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Afghanistan, Medal for Literacy, 2nd class, circa mid-1980s through 1992.

In nickel-plated brass and "cold" enamel; measures 37.0 mm in height incl. eyelet, 32.1 mm wide; weighs 16.8 g not including the suspension and connecting link.

Excellent condition. The silver finish and red enamel are perfect. The medal comes with a generic ribbon of the kind routinely used by Afghan medal recipients on all medals of communist period.