Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for Distinguished Military Service, I. Class, c.1975 GTRexclude surrounded by a blue enamelled

surrounded by a blue enamelled ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870

(Arkanova medalja Miloša Obilića/Арканoвa медаља Милоша Обилића) c

20 mm (w) x 21

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

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for Distinguished Military Service, I. Class, c.1975 GTRexclude surrounded by a blue enamelled( ). 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