Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for Distinguished Military Service, I. Class, c.1975 GTRexclude and textured field-gray lacquering on

and textured field-gray lacquering on the lower side

20 mm (w) x 21

and green enameled florets between the arms of the cross

10" along the bottom edge

the reverse of each with a black wool strap

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for Distinguished Military Service, I. Class, c.1975 GTRexclude and textured field-gray lacquering on( ). 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