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Medal - Nikolai Gastello Belorussia
| Location | Soviet Union |
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| Edge | Smooth |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a dynamic sculptural composition in high relief showing a figure of a pilot or soldier against a stylized background of flames and wind-swept lines, evoking the heroic sacrifice of aviator Nikolai Gastello. The legend 'Н.Ф. ГАСТЕЛЛО' curves along the lower right portion of the field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features the bold raised inscription 'ЦЕНОЮ ЖИЗНИ...' set diagonally across the otherwise plain field, rendered in large block Cyrillic letters against a smooth, lightly textured background. |
| Reverse script | Cyrillic |
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