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 the insignia bearing the cypher

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

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

which did not appear in the original edition of 1880

a scarce example in very fine condition

with additional minor material fatigue to the insignia

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 the insignia bearing the cypher( 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