Russia, Soviet Union. An Order For Service To The Motherland In The Armed Forces Of The USSR, III Class visually-hidden traces of gilt remains on

traces of gilt remains on the badge

accompanied by a period original single ribbon bar

1875 - In bronze

45 mm (w) x 109

within an upside-down triangle border

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order For Service To The Motherland In The Armed Forces Of The USSR, III Class visually-hidden traces of gilt remains on( ). 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