Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal “For the Tapping of the Subsoil and Expansion of the Petrochemical Complex of Western Siberia” & Award Booklet, c. 1978 United Republic of 22 December 1940

22 December 1940

was called up by the Royal Canadian Air Force on the outbreak of hostilities

The shoulder straps are constructed of black wool and trimmed with red piping

Group consisting of full size and miniature awards

(Heer Sporthemd)

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal “For the Tapping of the Subsoil and Expansion of the Petrochemical Complex of Western Siberia” & Award Booklet, c. 1978 United Republic of 22 December 1940( ). Instituted July 28th, 1978. A circular gilded brass medal, the obverse depicting the petrochemical complex of western Siberia with a Hammer and Sickle superimposed on the award, inscribed on the edge of the medal with its name in Russian script, the reverse depicting a five pointed star emitting rays from between its arms with the letters CCCP superimposed on the medal, on a pentagonal ribbon for suspension, with an aluminum disc core, measuring