Russia, Soviet Union. An Order For Service To The Motherland In The Armed Forces Of The USSR, III Class Auction Archive Footnote: “Trench Art” on the

Footnote: “Trench Art” on the lid depicts the words “WIEN” and “Prater” in addition to an etching depicting the amusement park and Vienna’s coat of arms

a stunning example retaining virtually all of the eagle’s original gilt finish resulting in a striking contrast to the toned wreath

the reverse with dual pin assembly

consisting of an Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame

a Württemberg patriotic badge

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order For Service To The Motherland In The Armed Forces Of The USSR, III Class Auction Archive Footnote: “Trench Art” on the( ). Instituted October 28, 1974. In silver, an eight point star, with four points consisting of smooth rays and the remaining four set behind with blue enamel presenting large crossed Soviet Strategic Rocket Forces, a central five point star is superimposed within a white enamel ring inscribed (For Service to the Motherland in the Armed Forces of the USSR), air force wings and anchors are placed behind the ring on the smooth rays, the reverse bears a