Russian Soviet 40 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945 Jubilee Medal Full Size

The Russian Soviet 40 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945 Jubilee Medal is a commemorative award issued in 1985 to mark the 40th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. This full-size medal was presented to surviving veterans, military personnel, and civilian participants who contributed to the wartime effort. The circular brass medal features a profile image of a Soviet soldier with a banner and laurel branches on the obverse, symbolizing triumph and remembrance. The reverse bears the inscription commemorating the 40th anniversary and the years “1945-1985,” together with the hammer and sickle emblem. The medal is typically suspended from a red and olive green striped pentagonal ribbon, reflecting traditional Soviet color symbolism. This piece represents a significant period in 20th-century history and Soviet military commemoration practices. It is of interest for collectors specializing in Soviet-era militaria and historical artifacts.