Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for Distinguished Military Service, I. Class, c.1975 visually-hidden the 48th Highlanders of Canada

the 48th Highlanders of Canada

with a red faux leather (leatherette exterior)

north of Bakli Bay on Hainan

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

1944 and signed in blue ink by Major and Group Commander Heinrich Bär (1913–1957)

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for Distinguished Military Service, I. Class, c.1975 visually-hidden the 48th Highlanders of Canada( ). 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