In silver-plated and gilded brass; riveted two-piece construction. The medallion measures 31.9 mm in height, (incl. eyelet), 28.8 mm in width; weighs 12.1 g not including the suspension and connecting link; overall weight with suspension is 16.7 g. Raised maker mark "MMD" (Moscow Mint) of the early style to the reverse of the medallion.

Excellent condition. The gilt on the wreath is bright, having only a minimal amount of tarnish that doesn't detract; the silver plating is evenly toned and does not show noticeable wear or blemishes. Comes on original suspension with a very attractive, perfectly preserved old ribbon.

The Title of Honored Medical Doctor of RSFSR was established in January 1940, one the first two Russian Federation honorary titles (the other was Honored School Teacher); it was bestowed by the government of the Russian Soviet Republic along the same lines as the "Honored" and "Peoples" titles of the all-Union level. The medal first appeared in 1975 and was then back-issued to all the holders of the title that had been awarded earlier and were still alive at that point.

/Avers 8, p. 232, fig. 1133/