20,000 Medal "For Distinction in Military Service" 2nd class Медаль «За Отличие В Воинской Службе» II степени Medal «Za otlichie v voinskoj sluzhbe» II stepeni 28 October 1974 Awarded to soldiers of the Soviet Army, Navy, border and internal troops: for excellent performance in combat and political training; for special distinction in exercises and manoeuvres in combat service and combat duty; for bravery, selflessness, and other services, shown during military service.[30][32] c.