Afghan Democratic Republic military medal set including Bravery Medal and 10th Anniversary Saur Revolution Medal.
Key Information:
• Country: Afghanistan
• Period: Democratic Republic of Afghanistan
• Medal 1: Medal for Bravery (1986)
• Medal 2: 10th Anniversary of the Saur Revolution Medal (1988)
• Composition: silver-tone and bronze-gilt tone
• Diameter: approx. 37.09 mm (Bravery Medal)
• Diameter: approx. 32.02 mm (Saur Revolution Medal)
• Original ribbons and suspension bars
Medal Design:
Medal for Bravery – 1986
Obverse depicts three jet aircraft flying above a tank with mountains in the background, symbolizing cooperation of air and ground forces during combat operations.
The Persian inscription reads: "دسپلین به خاطر" which translates approximately to “For Discipline / For Merit.”
Reverse is plain.
10th Anniversary of the Saur Revolution Medal – 1988
Obverse features a flaming torch surrounded by radiating elements, symbolizing revolutionary ideals and progress.
Reverse inscription in Persian reads: "د افغانستان جمهوریت", translated as “Republic of Afghanistan.”
Condition:
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
• Light wear and natural age patina visible
• Original ribbons present
• Good overall collectible condition
Historical and Collectible Significance:
These medals were issued during the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan period (1978–1992).
The Medal for Bravery (1986) was awarded for acts of courage and service during the Afghan–Soviet War.
The 10th Anniversary of the Saur Revolution Medal (1988) commemorated the tenth anniversary of the 1978 Saur Revolution, which established the socialist government in Afghanistan.
Decorations from this Cold War period are sought after by collectors of Afghan, Soviet-era, and Cold War militaria.
Summary:
A collectible set of two Afghan Democratic Republic medals, including the Medal for Bravery and the 10th Anniversary Saur Revolution Medal, both with original ribbons and strong historical connection to the Afghan–Soviet War era.