Medal and accompanying booklet, 70 years of armed forces in the Soviet Union
Gift of Ruta Marjasa
Id no. 1141.98ab, Insignia/medal, Russian
Subject(s): Jews-Allied Armies, Armies-Soviet
This medal was given to Efim Kalyus (1924-1997), the husband of the artifact donor, in 1988 to commemorate 70 years in the Soviet armed forces. Kalyus was a Jewish soldier in the Soviet Army during World War II and received many medals and honors for his service.
