Russian Soviet 60 Years of the Armed Forces Jubilee Medal Full Size

The Russian Soviet 60 Years of the Armed Forces Jubilee Medal is a military commemorative decoration issued by the USSR in 1978. This full-size medal was established to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Soviet Armed Forces, which began in 1918 following the October Revolution. The circular brass medal features the busts of three servicemen representing the Red Army, Navy, and Air Force, with the dates “1918–1978” and a five-pointed star above. The reverse bears the inscription “Armed Forces of the USSR” in Russian. The medal is suspended from a red and green ribbon mounted on a standard Soviet pentagonal mount. This award was presented to military personnel and veterans in recognition of their service. The medal reflects the USSR’s tradition of honoring significant military milestones and was part of a broader series of jubilee medals commemorating key anniversaries within Soviet military history.