Soviet Armenia - School Medal - 1960 Gold

Soviet school medal-5; ANRO-60

Obverse: ՈՒՍՄԱՆ, ԱՇԽԱՏԱՆՔԻ ՄԵՋ ԳԵՐԱԶԱՆՑ ԱՌԱՋԱԴԻՄՈՒԹՅԱՆ ԵՎ ՕՐԻՆԱԿԵԼԻ ՎԱՐՔԻ ՀԱՄԱՐ
Reverse: Հ.Ս.Ս.Ռ.
Specifications: Gold plated tombac; 40mm, 26.29g
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Mint: Moscow
Edge: Plain
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Image shown: ANRO collection inv. 142

Soviet school medals were awarded to students who excelled in their studies and demonstrated exceptional academic performance. These medals were typically issued to students in primary and secondary schools, and they were awarded based on a combination of academic achievement and conduct. The medals were introduced in the Soviet Union in the 1930s and were designed to recognize and encourage academic excellence among students. There were several types of Soviet school medals, each with its own criteria for issuance and design. The awarding of Soviet school medals was a significant honor for students, and it served as a source of motivation for academic excellence in the Soviet education system.