Russian SVR Foreign Intelligence “For Distinction in Military Service” 1st Class Medal w/ Case – 20 Years of Service – Moscow Mint – Rare Official Award

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Original Item – Only One Available. This official 1st Class SVR medal “For Distinction in Military Service” is the highest grade of long-service awards issued by the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation. Produced by the Moscow Mint, this 1st Class medal is awarded exclusively to SVR personnel who have completed 20 years of flawless service, marking a career of exceptional discipline, reliability, and long-term contribution to Russia’s foreign intelligence operations. The obverse features the SVR’s sword-and-shield emblem with crossed swords and laurel branches, while the reverse carries the full inscription of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service.

This example comes housed in its original official Moscow Mint presentation case, further emphasizing its authenticity and prestige. The ribbon bears a single green central stripe, the distinctive hallmark of the 1st Class grade, making it the most desirable version among the three SVR long-service medals. Due to the extremely limited distribution of SVR decorations and the secrecy surrounding their issuance, pieces like this rarely surface on the open market. A premium acquisition for advanced collectors of intelligence, espionage, and post-Soviet Russian awards.