Russia, Soviet Union. An Order for Service to the Motherland in the Armed Forces of the USSR, III Class, by the State Mint visually-hidden numbered "278695" on the reverse

numbered "278695" on the reverse

along with copies of his Service Records and assorted research papers

the reverse medallion features a first nations persons left facing profile with feathers in the hair

Grenadier Guards for the Crimean War states that 4663 Sergeant was entitled to the Crimea Medal with Alma

the reverse retaining three sets of butterfly-style attachment prongs

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order for Service to the Motherland in the Armed Forces of the USSR, III Class, by the State Mint visually-hidden numbered "278695" on the reverse( 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 anchor and wings defaced by a five pointed star, in turn situated within a circular oak leaf wreath and white enameled ring bearing