{"product_id":"russian-fsb-federal-security-for-distinguished-military-service-1st-2nd-3rd-class-medal-set-10-15-20-years-of-service-awards-with-makers-mark-original-issues","title":"Russian FSB Federal Security \"For Distinguished Military Service\" 1st, 2nd \u0026 3rd Class Medal Set – 10, 15, 20 Years of Service Awards with Maker's Mark, Original Issues","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item – Only One Set Available. A complete three-degree set of the Russian Federal Security Service medal “For Distinction in Military Service,” representing the full progression of long and conscientious service within the organs of the FSB. Instituted in 1997, the decoration was awarded sequentially: 3rd Class for at least 10 years of service, 2nd Class for at least 15 years, and 1st Class, the highest degree for at least 20 years. Complete sets retaining all three officially issued degrees are substantially more desirable than the individual medals normally encountered, presenting the entire career sequence of one of the principal service awards of the post-Soviet Russian security establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach medal bears the FSB shield-and-sword emblem beneath the Russian inscription “For Distinction in Military Service,” framed below by combined laurel and oak branches and the Roman numeral identifying its degree. The 1st Class is executed in silver-colored with the central shield finished in deep red enamel; the 2nd Class is likewise produced in silver color without enamel; and the 3rd Class is struck in gold-toned brass. Their red pentagonal ribbons are edged in yellow and distinguished by one, two, or three central green stripes corresponding to the respective class. The reverses carry the full raised title “Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation,” a laurel wreath and the original manufacturer’s mark below the inscription. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is very good overall, with strong relief, attractive original finishes and well-preserved enamel on the highest degree. The ribbons and original mounting plates show honest storage and service wear, including minor fraying and handling consistent with age, while the suspension fittings remain complete. For the specialist building a serious collection of Russian intelligence, counterintelligence or federal-security awards, this maker-marked set offers the complete hierarchy in one uniform, visually impressive grouping rather than three separately sourced examples.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Russia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52690282447160,"sku":null,"price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/1256\/7096\/files\/IMG_2014.jpg?v=1784917115","url":"https:\/\/khanmilitaria.com\/products\/russian-fsb-federal-security-for-distinguished-military-service-1st-2nd-3rd-class-medal-set-10-15-20-years-of-service-awards-with-makers-mark-original-issues","provider":"KhanMilitaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}