Post-Soviet Russian Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Kuznetsov Commemorative Medal Set – Complete with Original Blank Award Document (1998)Up for sale is a complete, unissued collector's set featuring the Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Kuznetsov Commemorative Medal alongside its original, officially stamped blank award document (Удостоверение).This naval decoration was instituted by the Permanent Presidium of the Congress of People's Deputies of the USSR,led by Sazhi Umalatova, in April 1998. It honors the monumental legacy of Admiral Nikolai Kuznetsov, the legendary Commander-in-Chief of the Soviet Navy during WWII and the early Cold War. The award was primarily issued to naval veterans, officers, and submarine service personnel.The Set Includes:The Admiral Kuznetsov Medal:Obverse (Front): Displays a highly detailed left-facing relief profile portrait of Admiral N.G. Kuznetsov in full dress uniform. The portrait is framed by a vibrant, glossy dark blue enameled ring reading "АДМИРАЛ ФЛОТА СОВЕТСКОГО СОЮЗА Н.Г. КУЗНЕЦОВ". The outermost golden border is intricately styled to look like a heavy maritime anchor chain.Reverse (Back): Struck with a small five-pointed Hero Star symbol at the peak, flanked by a partial laurel wreath. The center contains the text "ГЛАВКОМ ВМФ СОВЕТСКОГО СОЮЗА 1939–1955" (Commander-in-Chief of the Navy of the Soviet Union 1939-1955) set over a detailed relief silhouette of a Soviet cruiser warship at sea. The base features the famous historical naval motto: "ПОТОМСТВУ В ПРИМЕР" (An Example for Posterity).Suspension & Hardware: Standard five-sided aluminum pentagonal mount wrapped in a traditional Soviet naval-themed sea-green ribbon heavily striped with vertical white accent bands. Includes a completely intact, functional safety pin mounting mechanism on the back.Original Award Document:A crisp, unissued blank document booklet featuring a printed depiction of the medal on the left panel along with the subtitle "Главком ВМФ СССР 1939–1953 гг.".The text on the right references the official decree from April 7, 1998.It features the official blue ink organizational stamp and the facsimile signature of S. Umalatova (С. УМАЛАТОВА). The recipient name lines remain completely blank, making it an excellent piece for custom display, personalization, or historical archives.Condition:Medal: Excellent condition with deep golden-brass tones, a razor-sharp strike, and absolutely flawless blue enamel work around the border. The reverse details are perfectly preserved.Document: Pristine, unissued condition with sharp corners, clear printing, and clean paper borders. Free of folds, writing, or water damage.[Seller Note: Please review the high-resolution listing photos carefully to inspect the condition of both the front, back, and paper document before buying/bidding.]