Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Order for Service to the Motherland in the Armed Forces of the USSR, III Class, by the State Mint Auction Archive Obverse features the relief image

Obverse features the relief image of Abraham Lincoln surrounded by the motto WITH MALICE TOWARD NONE WITH CHARITY FOR ALL

the original ribbon

the insignia bearing the cypher "AM" surrounded by the inscription "PADROEIRA DO REINO" (Patroness of the Kingdom)

a scarce example in very fine condition

63x63mm (oak leaves 17

Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Order for Service to the Motherland in the Armed Forces of the USSR, III Class, by the State Mint Auction Archive Obverse features the relief image( III ). Instituted 28 October 1974. (1974 1991 issue). Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a double layered eight pointed starburst, with the lower layer executed in light blue enamels and the upper layer with rays, with crossed rockets piercing the centrepiece, bearing a central toned anchor and wings defaced by a five pointed star, in turn situated within a circular oak leaf wreath and white enameled ring