Russia, Soviet Union. An Order For Service To The Motherland In The Armed Forces Of The Ussr, Iii Class Auction Archive The institution of the medal

The institution of the medal

crown suspension in silver

Hermenegild on a light-blue enemalling background

all held in place by small rivets

light green and dark green embroidery on black wool

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order For Service To The Motherland In The Armed Forces Of The Ussr, Iii Class Auction Archive The institution of the medal( )Instituted October 28, 1974. In silver, an eight point star, with four points consisting of smooth rays and the remaining four set behind with blue enamel presenting large crossed Soviet Strategic Rocket Forces, a central five point star is superimposed within a white enamel ring inscribed (For Service to the Motherland in the Armed Forces of the USSR), air force wings and anchors are placed behind the ring on the smooth rays, the reverse bears a