USSR: Medal for Veterans of Labour

Ribbon: Two shades of grey, with 3 red stripes on white at the left side.

Instituted: 18 January 1974.

Awarded: To workers at retirement age to mark their service in industry, culture, medicine, education, etc. It could also be awarded to retiring members of the Armed Forces.

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