Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for Distinguished Military Service, I. Class, c.1975 GTRexclude He signed his CEF Attestation

He signed his CEF Attestation Paper as a Private (406636) with the 36th Infantry Battalion on April 14

10" along the bottom edge

and green enameled florets between the arms of the cross

surrounded by a blue enamelled ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870

reverse with a one word inscription in pencil at the upper left

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for Distinguished Military Service, I. Class, c.1975 GTRexclude He signed his CEF Attestation( ). 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