Marshal Bagramyan Memorial Wrestling Tournament Medal

ANRO-1710

Obverse: A detailed portrait of Marshal Ivan Bagramyan, a prominent Soviet military commander of Armenian descent. Bagramyan is depicted wearing his military uniform, complete with a cap that bears the emblem of the Soviet Union. His rank insignia, including two stars, is clearly visible on his shoulders, signifying his status as a Marshal of the Soviet Union. The background of the obverse is textured, with subtle decorative elements, including stylized laurel branches on either side of the portrait, symbolizing victory and honor.

Reverse: A dynamic scene of two wrestlers engaged in a traditional Armenian wrestling match, known as kokh. The figures are rendered in relief, capturing the intensity and physicality of the sport. In the background, Mount Ararat is prominently displayed, reinforcing the Armenian heritage associated with the medal. The surrounding inscription in Russian reads, "Победитель Мемориала Маршала Баграмяна" ("Winner of the Marshal Bagramyan Memorial"), indicating that the medal was awarded in honor of a wrestling competition held in memory of Marshal Bagramyan. Below the wrestlers, another inscription mentions the Armenian SSR Ministry of Education and its involvement in organizing the competition, emphasizing the event's significance in youth sports development.

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