Russia – Soviet: Order for Service to the Motherland in the Armed Forces of the USSR, 2nd Class, silver, silver-gilt and enamels, 1st type of five-piece construction (1974-1990), reverse officially numbered with a rotating tool: ‘3945’. Complete with backplate. A superb example of type.
Condition: enamel work good, Nearly Extremely Fine
The Order for Service to the Motherland in the Armed Forces of the USSR was established on 28th October 1974. The order has three classes, the 3rd Class was awarded first, then the other two classes in sequence for multiple awards. Awarded to servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy and border guards and internal troops for:
1) Accomplishments in military and political training, support for the high level of troop preparation, and developing new military equipment
2) For high ratings in official activity
3) For successfully accomplishing special command assignments
4) For bravery and self-sacrifice displayed in executing military duties
5) For other accomplishments for the Motherland while serving in the Armed Forces of the USSR.
