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Original Afghanistan Medal for Excellent Military Service, a military decoration of the Soviet-aligned Afghan government dating to approximately 1980–1992.
This distinctive award belongs to the period of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan and later Republic of Afghanistan, encompassing the Soviet-Afghan War and the final years of the Soviet-supported government.
The design is strongly influenced by contemporary Soviet military decorations. The central medallion depicts three Afghan servicemen, surrounded by an Afghan-language inscription, while the radiating outer sections incorporate symbols representing branches and equipment of the armed forces, including armor, aviation and other military motifs.
Period references indicate that the medal was awarded to both Afghan and Soviet military personnel for excellent military service.
Key Features:
• Type: Military Service Medal
• Era: Soviet-backed Democratic Republic of Afghanistan (1979–1991)
• Language: Dari inscriptions
• Material: Base metal with enamel
• Issuing Authority: Government of the DRA
• Manufacturer: Soviet State Mint (Leningrad Mint)
