Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for Distinguished Military Service, I. Class, c.1975 visually-hidden With small ammo pouch

With small ammo pouch

soldier measures 280 mm height

the 48th Highlanders of Canada

2 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally-pierced ball suspension

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for Distinguished Military Service, I. Class, c.1975 visually-hidden With small ammo pouch( ). 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