Russia, Soviet Union. An Order For Service To The Motherland In The Armed Forces Of The USSR, III Class GTRexclude a rare example in zinc

a rare example in zinc by this manufacturer

light soiling on the upper of the leather tab

Subsequent stops along the way included Norwich

measuring 35 mm (w) x 40 mm (h)

1st Depot Battalion Cap Badge

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order For Service To The Motherland In The Armed Forces Of The USSR, III Class GTRexclude a rare example in zinc( ). 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