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The lot features a Vintage Commemorative souvenir medal,which was awarded to newlyweds in the USSR during their wedding ceremony at theCivil Registry Office.
This is not a state award, but a commemorative souvenirgiven to couples in a solemn ceremony as a symbol of the creation of a family.
Design: The medal traditionally depicts two intertwinedrings, symbolizing the union of two people, as well as a torch (symbolizing thefamily hearth) and a floral design (often oak leaves or a bunch of grapes).
Such medals were a popular attribute of Soviet weddingceremonies and were often kept in special cases as family heirlooms.
This is an interesting item from Soviet everyday life andculture of the time, reflecting the traditions of official celebrations in theUSSR.
Such medals were often made of copper or copper-nickelalloys. They were quite massive.
Weight: 122 g./ 4.30 oz.
Diameter: 7.0 cm./ 2.76 in.
Thickness: 7 mm./ 0.27 in.
