Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for Distinguished Military Service, I. Class, c.1975 GTRexclude affixed to a bronze backplate

affixed to a bronze backplate with a vertical pinback and period original length of ribbon

on a grayish-blue wool bases

an interesting combination in extremely fine condition

The Reichsfuhrer of the SS decision regarding your Marriage Request: Denied or dismissed from the SS

with only slight loss of paint evident

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for Distinguished Military Service, I. Class, c.1975 GTRexclude affixed to a bronze backplate( ). Instituted October 28th, 1974. A five pointed convex star constructed of cupro nickel, with five shields bearing the emblems of the main branches of the Soviet military between the arms of the cross, the obverse bearing a central medallion bearing the images of a soldier, sailor, and airman, surrounded by a gilt ring inscribed For Distinction in Military Service in Russian script, the reverse is plain, marked MMD for manufacture by the Moscow