Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for Distinguished Military Service, I. Class, c.1975 Archive each constructed of field-grey wool

each constructed of field-grey wool and trimmed with light green piping

Schwarz was responsible for the central assignment of NSDAP unique membership numbers

his CEF For Service At The Front Badge (bronze gilt and enamels

This badge was introduced in 1943

as well as "3 Hounds Head A" denoting small silver post 1867

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for Distinguished Military Service, I. Class, c.1975 Archive each constructed of field-grey wool( ). 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