Soviet Medal red Order star Afghanistan Banner SERVICE to the MOTHERLAND (1908)

  

Soviet order for the SERVICE to the MOTHERLAND 3 degree. Participated in Afghanistan war since August 1984. Helicopter transported 700 tones of ammunition and other cargo.

Transported more than 500 soldiers. In September 15 1985 in 5 hours transported 12 tons of cargo in war zone in terrible weather conditions.

1 printout from Soviet archives. The Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR" - Soviet military state award (Order of the USSR). Established by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of October 28, 1974. The Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR" is awarded to servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, border and internal troops of the USSR Armed Forces.

For the successes achieved in combat and political training, maintaining high combat readiness of troops and the development of new military equipment. For high performance in performance.

For the successful completion of special command tasks. For courage and selflessness shown in the performance of military duty. For other services to the Motherland during his service in the Armed Forces of the USSR. The Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR" consists of three degrees: I, II, and III degrees. The highest degree of the order is I degree.

Awarding is made sequentially: first the third, then the second and, finally, the first degree. Please carefully review the attached photos, if you need any additional photos please contact me. Pay Pal only Thank you. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Russia\Medals, Pins & Ribbons". The seller is "redmedals" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Region of Origin: Russia
2. Featured Refinements: Soviet Order
3. Modified Item: No
4. Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
5. Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
6. Theme: Militaria
7. Original/Reproduction: Original
8. Type: Medal