{"product_id":"1977-ussr-leningrad-peter-the-great-medal-bronze-horseman-original-box-paperwork","title":"1977 USSR Leningrad Peter the Great Medal, Bronze Horseman, Original Box (Paperwork)","description":"Origin: USSR (Soviet Union) \u003cbr\u003e* City: Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg) \u003cbr\u003e* Production Era: 1977\u003cbr\u003e* Manufacturer: Experimental Factory of Metal Haberdashery and Souvenirs (ул. Бела Куна, 32) \u003cbr\u003e* Dimensions: ~55mm Diameter \u003cbr\u003e* Materials: Metal alloy, plastic case, paper documentation \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A beautifully preserved piece of Soviet history. This vintage table medal commemorates \"The Bronze Horseman\" (Медный всадник)—the legendary equestrian statue of Peter the Great sculpted by Étienne Maurice Falconet in Saint Petersburg. The bilingual border features text in both Russian Cyrillic and English Latin scripts. What makes this particular piece exceptionally rare for collectors is the inclusion of its complete, authentic Soviet factory paper insert (вкладыш). The documentation marks its official Soviet standard retail price of 1 Ruble (\"Цена 1 р.\") and details its manufacturing origin in Leningrad.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent vintage condition. The medal exhibits a crisp relief and beautiful dark patina. The clear, orange plastic souvenir case shows minor handling wear consistent with age. The original paper factory document is intact with minor yellowing. Please view all photos to confirm condition.","brand":"EFMH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57580250497356,"sku":"1977_ussr_leningrad_peter_the_great_medal_bronze_horseman_original_box_paperwork","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/8726\/2284\/files\/il_fullxfull.8037845004_7w1j.jpg?v=1779214066","url":"https:\/\/bshivedesign.co.uk\/products\/1977-ussr-leningrad-peter-the-great-medal-bronze-horseman-original-box-paperwork","provider":"BsHiveDesign","version":"1.0","type":"link"}