Booklet format, measuring 3" x 4", leatherette-wrapped hard cover. Printed by the Moscow Mint Printing Factory.

The front cover shows the following verbiage in gold lettering: "Ministry of Construction of RSFSR"; "CERTIFICATE", and "Shock Worker of Communist Labor". The left internal page shows Lenin's profile under the communist slogan "Proletarians of all countries, unite", and his quote which appeared on nearly all labor-related award certificates, reading "We will come to the victory of communist labor".

The right-side page is the actual certificate. Its wording is an excellent example of the level of totalitarian control of the Soviet government over the population. It states that the title of Shock Worker of Communist Labor is awarded for high results in socialist competition at work, active participation in the social activities of the workplace, exemplary behavior at work and at home.

In very good to excellent condition. The cover is near pristine, showing just tiny scuffs at the head and foot of the spine. The internal pages show what looks like water stains along all four edges, however, they could be caused by poor quality glue.

Please note that the penny in our photo is for size reference.