Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for Distinguished Military Service, I. Class, c.1975 visually-hidden "Ernest" Downing and Annie Downing

"Ernest" Downing and Annie Downing of 1 Arbeland Place

1944 and signed in blue ink by Major and Group Commander Heinrich Bär (1913–1957)

soldier measures 280 mm height

where he was treated

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for Distinguished Military Service, I. Class, c.1975 visually-hidden "Ernest" Downing and Annie Downing( ). 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