In bronze; measures 60.1 mm in width; weighs 101.9 g. The artwork on the obverse a variation on the perennial theme of young male and female holding their respective hammer and sickle. The raised inscription on the reverse reads "A Laureate of the First All-Union Festival of Amateur Performance Arts of the Workers".

The medal is in excellent condition. The obverse is perfect, free of noticeable wear. There are a couple of tiny dings to the edge on the reverse, barely noticeable and not detractive. The raised lettering and artwork on both sides is perfect and crisp. The to

In bronze; measures 60.1 mm in width; weighs 101.9 g. The artwork on the obverse a variation on the perennial theme of young male and female holding their respective hammer and sickle. The raised inscription on the reverse reads "A Laureate of the First All-Union Festival of Amateur Performance Arts of the Workers".

The medal is in excellent condition. The obverse is perfect, free of noticeable wear. There are a couple of tiny dings to the edge on the reverse, barely noticeable and not detractive. The raised lettering and artwork on both sides is perfect and crisp. The toning is uniform and attractive throughout.

This relatively uncommon medal was issued only once as an award to the laureates of the 1975-77 contest - as opposed to other Soviet table medals minted to commemorate important events or anniversaries. Most table medals were typically issued to VIPs and some could even be briefly available for purchase to general public, but very few were given for any specific achievements. The model for the medal was jointly created by the medallists Grinberg, Yatskevich and Kozlov. In 1976, 3000 copies of it were struck at the Leningrad Mint.

/See Commemorative [Table] Medal of the Soviet Period, 1919 - 1991, fig. 1043/.

Please note, penny in our photo is for size reference.
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