A very fine and original Soviet medal "For Distinction in Military Service" here. This award is in good condition with no major damage or wear. A matching and maker marked spinner is located on the reverse. A less common 1st Class example of this award. 
 
The Medal "For Distinction in Military Service" (Russian: Медаль «За отличие в воинской службе») was a military decoration awarded in two classes by the Soviet Union and later by the Russian Federation (until 1995), to deserving military personnel of the Ministry of Defense, of internal troops and of border troops of both the USSR and Russian Federation. It was gradually phased out following the dissolution of the USSR being replaced by various ministerial awards.