Russia, Soviet Union. An Order For Service To The Motherland In The Armed Forces Of The USSR, III Class GTRexclude the obverse illustrating the German

the obverse illustrating the German Hunting Association elk’s head insignia with a swastika backed by emanating rays above

8 inclusive of its winged globe suspension

It was awarded for outstanding achievements in the field of science and art

The award document page is affixed to a cardstock backer

3 mm (w) x 44 (h)

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order For Service To The Motherland In The Armed Forces Of The USSR, III Class GTRexclude the obverse illustrating the German( ). 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