Cuba, Republic. A Lot of Six Medals Related to the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR) and Internationalist Solidarity

1. (Medalla Soviética Participante en la Defensa de la Revolución Cubana 1982) Soviet Medal for the Participant in the Defense of the Cuban Revolution 1982, gilt bronze circular medal showing the crossed flags of the Soviet Union and Cuba above the inscription in Cyrillic “ВОИН-ИНТЕРНАЦИОНАЛИСТ” (“Internationalist Warrior”), the reverse inscribed “УЧАСТНИК ЗАЩИТЫ КУБИНСКОЙ РЕВОЛЮЦИИ 1982” (“Participant in the Defense of the Cuban Revolution 1982”) within laurel branches, suspended from a red, yellow, and blue striped pentagonal ribbon with its matching ribbon bar, 31.9 mm wide x 36.3 mm tall including suspension ring, near extremely fine.

2. (Medalla Conmemorativa XX Aniversario de las FAR) Commemorative Medal for the 20th Anniversary of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, gilt bronze circular medal depicting the Sierra Maestra mountains and the dates “1956–1976” above the inscription “XX ANIVERSARIO DE LAS FAR”, the reverse featuring the Cuban coat of arms with “REPUBLICA DE CUBA CONSEJO DE ESTADO” (“Republic of Cuba, Council of State”), suspended from a pentagonal ribbon of red with black edge stripes and a central green stripe, accompanied by its matching ribbon bar, 30.0 mm wide x 37.3 mm tall including suspension ring, the ribbon with light staining, better than very fine.

3. (Distinción Por el Servicio en las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias 15 Años) Distinction for Service in the Revolutionary Armed Forces 15 Years, silvered bronze circular medal bearing three soldiers in relief, the reverse inscribed “POR EL SERVICIO EN LAS FAR” (“For Service in the FAR”) and “REPUBLICA DE CUBA CONSEJO DE ESTADO” (“Republic of Cuba, Council of State”), suspended from a pentagonal ribbon of light green with central white and blue stripes, accompanied by its matching ribbon bar with numeral XV device, 30.0 mm wide x 37.3 mm tall including suspension ring, extremely fine.

4. (Distinción Por el Servicio en las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias 10 Años) Distinction for Service in the Revolutionary Armed Forces 10 Years, bronze circular medal bearing three soldiers in relief, the reverse inscribed “POR EL SERVICIO EN LAS FAR” (“For Service in the FAR”) and “REPUBLICA DE CUBA CONSEJO DE ESTADO” (“Republic of Cuba, Council of State”), suspended from a pentagonal ribbon of light green with central white and blue stripes, accompanied by its matching ribbon bar with numeral X device, 30.0 mm wide x 37.3 mm tall including suspension ring, extremely fine.

5. (Medalla Lucha Contra Bandidos) Medal for the Struggle Against Bandits, gilt bronze circular medal showing a militiaman in pursuit of insurgents within mountainous terrain, the reverse displaying the Cuban coat of arms and the inscription “REPUBLICA DE CUBA CONSEJO DE ESTADO” (“Republic of Cuba, Council of State”), suspended from a red ribbon with green and blue edge stripes, accompanied by its matching ribbon bar, 32.2 mm wide x 37.5 mm tall including suspension ring, with slight discolouration due to use, very fine.

6. (Medalla Conmemorativa 40 Aniversario de las FAR) Commemorative Medal for the 40th Anniversary of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, gilt bronze circular medal displaying the large number “40” surrounded by a laurel wreath and the inscription “ANIVERSARIO DE LA VICTORIA DE LAS FAR 1956–1996”, the reverse featuring the Cuban coat of arms with “REPUBLICA DE CUBA CONSEJO DE ESTADO” (“Republic of Cuba, Council of State”), suspended from a pentagonal ribbon of green with central white stripe bordered by yellow edges, accompanied by its matching ribbon bar, 32.2 mm wide x 37.5 mm tall including suspension ring, near extremely fine.

7. Additionally included is a three-position Cuban medal bar constructed of pressed metal and lacquered paper, representing long-service and commemorative distinctions of the FAR, complete with one corresponding miniature ribbon bar for wear, exhibiting light period toning from age.

Footnote: This representative grouping of Cuban and Soviet-issued decorations spans from the early revolutionary decades through later commemorative periods, illustrating the intertwined military cooperation and ideological solidarity between the Republic of Cuba and the Soviet Union. The Cuban medals recognize long service, anniversary commemorations of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (FAR), and counterinsurgency campaigns such as the Lucha Contra Bandidos, while the Soviet-issued piece honours internationalist participation in defending the Cuban Revolution. The included medal bar further reflects formal parade or service wear among Cuban military personnel.