Russian Soviet CHERNOBYL LIQUIDATOR MEDAL Atomic Disaster Badge ORIGINAL A-Cond.

Description

Soviet Award Badge for those who participated in the clean-up after the Reactor Meltdown in Chernobyl.
This is 100% ORIGINAL official Soviet issue from 1980s, NOT a recent replica!
The medallion is 36 mm wide, 40mm tall not including the suspension device. Made in solid brass with gold finish and high quality "hot baked" enamels. The suspension shows the raised logo of the Moscow Mint (MMD) on reverse.
This badge has striking imagery: Red Cross with a drop of blood on blue in the center, punctured by the Gamma, Beta, and Alpha rays. The writing in the black band is "To a Participant of the Liquidation of the Consequences of the Accident, ChAES (Chernobyl Atomic Power Station)"
The badge is in GREAT condition, with perfect enamel. There is a slight tarnish to the brass on the reverse, which is not too detractive. There are no ugly blemishes or significant oxidation spots, and the gold finish is still nicely preserved and bright.
Includes original suspension with perfectly clean ribbon, connecting link holding the medallion and fully functional pin attachment.
Awarded by the Soviet government to heroic firefighters, policemen and workers - many of them volunteers - who had come from all parts of the Soviet Union to participate in the rescue and clean-up efforts.  They often worked at or in the immediate vicinity of the reactor site with little or no protection from the deadly radiation.
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