Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for Distinguished Military Service, II. Class. GTRexclude An extremely well preserved Kriegsmarine

An extremely well preserved Kriegsmarine “Kleinkampfverband der Kriegsmarine” (Small Battle Unit) Bewährungsabzeichen/Proficiency Badge

at the age of 59 and is buried in Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside

original ribbon with dual prong pinback hanger

then admitted to the Duchess of Connaught's Canadian Red Cross Hospital at Taplow on March 25th

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for Distinguished Military Service, II. Class. GTRexclude An extremely well preserved Kriegsmarine( ). 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