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Joseph Stalin World War II-dated document signed. Written in Cyrilic, ''Diploma of the Laureate of the Stalin Prize'' is datelined from Moscow, and was awarded to the men who helped create emergency leather substitutes. Additionally signed by Y Chadaev, Council of the People's Commissars, Administrator of Affairs. Reads in part: ''...by the decision of the Council of People's Commissars of the Union at the S.S.R...the Stalin Prize second class is awarded to (Pisarenko, Alekseenko, Gavrikov, Rogov, Plotnikov, Khomutov, Marakhovskiy)...'' Nicely bound document with embossed U.S.S.R. seal. Contained within a gilt hardcover folder with metallic profile busts of Stalin and Lenin. Document measures 10.25'' x 14.25'' and runs 8pp. Light toning to first blank page and minor foxing throughout, otherwise in very good condition.
Joseph Stalin WWII-Dated Document Signed
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