In gilded and nickel-plated brass, "cold" enamels, and lacquer; medallion is of three-piece construction, measuring 39.7 mm tall including the eyelet, 30.3 mm in width; weighs 24.1 g not including the suspension and connecting link. A very nicely made piece. The ribbon is very "Soviet" in its style, unlike the later version which is in blue and has an attached double-headed eagle emblem.

In excellent, near mint condition. The enamel and finish are pristine. Comes on original suspension device with immaculately clean old ribbon.

This Russian Federation award replaced the Soviet-style Honored Railway Badge of the so-called "SNG" type which was introduced in 1993, soon after the breakup of the USSR, and was initially awarded by most former Soviet republics. Most of the Russian Federation issues were bestowed for completing at least 10 years of work in the railroad system as well as meeting some other requirements; some were also awarded for personal valor in preventing railroad accidents or saving lives and equipment while working on the railways.