MINISTER OF DEFENSE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

On the establishment of medals of the Ministry of Defense Russian Federation"For Distinction in Military Service" and "For Strengthening military community"

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1. To establish:

Medal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation "For Distinction in Military Service";

Medal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation "3a Strengthening the Combat Commonwealth" *.
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* Further in the text of this order, unless otherwise specified, for brevity will be referred to as: The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation - the Armed Forces; The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation - by the Ministry of Defense; Medal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation "For Strengthening the Combat Commonwealth" - the Medal "For Strengthening the Combat Commonwealth"; Medal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation "For Distinction in Military Service" -.

2. Approve:

Regulations on the Medal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation "For Distinction in Military Service", Regulations on the Medal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation "For Strengthening the Combat Commonwealth" (Appendix No. 1 to this order);

Description, drawings and semantics of the medals of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation "For Distinction in Military Service" and "For Strengthening the Combat Commonwealth" (Appendix No. 2 to this order).

3. The Chief of Logistics of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation - Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation to ensure the production of medals "For Distinction in Military Service" and "For Strengthening the Combat Commonwealth", as well as certificates for them according to the calculations of the Main Personnel Directorate of the Ministry of Defense in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation at the expense of Money allocated according to the consolidated budget of the Ministry of Defense.

4. Provide the medals "For Distinction in Military Service" and "For Strengthening the Combat Commonwealth" established by this order, after the medals of the previous model have been completely used up.

5. To recognize as invalid the order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation of 1995 N 123.

Defense minister
Russian Federation
A. Serdyukov

Appendix No. 1. Regulations on the Medal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation "For Distinction in Military Service"

Appendix N 1
to the order of the Minister of Defense
Russian Federation
dated March 5, 2009 N 85

1. Medal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation "For Distinction in Military Service" is a departmental insignia.

2. The medal "For Distinction in Military Service" is awarded to positively characterized persons who do not have disciplinary action servicemen of the Armed Forces for reasonable initiative, diligence and distinction in service.
(The paragraph as amended by order of the Russian Ministry of Defense of December 16, 2010 N 1851.

The Medal "For Distinction in Military Service" has three degrees:

a medal of the 1st degree - for awarding servicemen of the Armed Forces upon reaching the total duration of military service of 20 years in calendar terms;

a medal of the II degree - for awarding servicemen of the Armed Forces upon reaching the total duration of military service of 15 years in calendar terms;

a medal of the III degree - for awarding servicemen of the Armed Forces upon reaching the total duration of military service of 10 years in calendar terms.

The highest degree of the medal "For Distinction in Military Service" is the 1st degree. Rewarding is carried out sequentially: a medal of the III degree, then a medal of the II degree, then a medal of the I degree.

3. The medal "For Distinction in Military Service" is awarded by order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation in accordance with the procedure established by the Ministry of Defense.

Nominations for awarding the medal "For Distinction in Military Service" are sent to the Main Directorate of Personnel of the Ministry of Defense with a list of servicemen nominated for awarding the medal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation "For Distinction in Military Service" (Appendix No. 1 to these Regulations), and a certificate of the number servicemen nominated for the medal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation "For Distinction in Military Service" (Appendix No. 2 to these Regulations).

4. The medal "For Distinction in Military Service" is awarded to the person awarded in a solemn atmosphere by the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation or another official on his behalf. Together with the medal "For Distinction in Military Service", a certificate of the established form is awarded (Appendix No. 3 to these Regulations).

Regulations on the Medal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation "For Strengthening the Combat Commonwealth"

1. Medal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation "For Strengthening the Combat Commonwealth" is a departmental insignia.

2. The medal "For Strengthening the Combat Commonwealth" is awarded to servicemen and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces, as well as other citizens of the Russian Federation and Foreign citizens for merits in strengthening the military community and military cooperation with friendly states, assistance in solving the tasks assigned to the Armed Forces.

3. The medal "For Strengthening the Combat Commonwealth" is awarded by order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation in accordance with the procedure established by the Ministry of Defense.

4. The medal "For Strengthening the Combat Commonwealth" is awarded to the person awarded in a solemn ceremony by the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation or another official on his behalf. Together with the medal "For Strengthening the Combat Commonwealth", a certificate of the established form is awarded (annex to these Regulations).

Head of the Main Directorate
Ministry of Defense personnel
Russian Federation
colonel general
M.Vozhakin

Appendix No. 1 to the Regulations. List of servicemen nominated for the medal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation "For Distinction in Military Service"

Appendix N 1
to the Medal Regulations
Ministry of Defense
Russian Federation

Appendix N 2 to the Regulation. Certificate on the number of servicemen nominated for awarding the medal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation "For Distinction in Military Service"

Appendix N 2
to the Medal Regulations
Ministry of Defense
Russian Federation
"For distinction in military service" (clause 3)

Appendix No. 3 to the Regulations. Form of certificate for the medal "For Distinction in Military Service"

Appendix N 3
to the Medal Regulations
Ministry of Defense
Russian Federation
"For distinction in military service" (clause 4)

Front side
(maroon color)

Inner side

The certificate (size 145x105 mm) is made of paper with a density of 250 g / m2.

Appendix to the Regulation. Certificate form for the medal "For Strengthening the Combat Commonwealth"

Application
to the Medal Regulations
Ministry of Defense
Russian Federation
"For strengthening the military
commonwealth "(clause 4)

Front side
(maroon color)

Inner side

The certificate (size 145 * 105 mm) is made of paper with a density of 250 g / m2.

Appendix N 2. Description, drawings and semantics of the medals of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation "For Distinction in Military Service" and "For Strengthening the Combat Commonwealth"

Appendix N 2
to the order of the Minister of Defense
Russian Federation
dated March 5, 2009 N 85

1. The medal "For Distinction in Military Service" is made: I degree - from silver-colored metal, II degree - from gold-colored metal, III degree - from bronze-colored metal and has the shape of a circle with a diameter of 32 mm with a convex rim on both sides.

On the obverse of the medal: in the center - a relief image of a shield with a Roman numeral in the center indicating the grade of the medal - I, II or III on two diagonally crossed swords, wings and an anchor entwined with a rope; under them in a circle - a relief inscription: "FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE".

On reverse side medals: in the center - a relief image of the emblem of the Armed Forces (a two-headed eagle with outstretched wings, holding a sword in its right paw, and in the left - Laurel wreath... On the chest of the eagle there is a shield topped with a crown. On a shield on a red field - a rider striking a dragon with a spear *); around the circle - a relief inscription: in the upper part - "MINISTRY OF DEFENSE", in the lower part - "RUSSIAN FEDERATION" (Fig. 1).
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* Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of January 27, 1997 N 46 "On the establishment of a military heraldic sign - the emblem of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation" (Collected Legislation of the Russian Federation, 1997, N 5, Article 655).


The medal is connected with an eyelet and a ring to a pentagonal block covered with a silk moire ribbon 24 mm wide. On the right edge of the ribbon, an orange stripe 10 mm wide is bordered by a black stripe 2 mm wide, on the left - a red stripe 12 mm wide, in the middle of which green stripes 2 mm wide: for a medal of the 1st degree - one stripe, II degree - two stripes, III degree - three stripes; the distance between the green stripes is 1 mm.

2. The medal "For Strengthening the Combat Commonwealth" is made of gold-colored metal and has the shape of a circle with a diameter of 32 mm with a convex rim on both sides.

On the obverse of the medal: in the center - a relief image of a cartouche shield with an inscription in four lines "FOR STRENGTHENING THE COMBAT COMMONWEALTH" on two diagonally crossed swords; under it in a circle - a relief image of oak branches.

On the reverse side of the medal: in the center - a relief image of the emblem of the Armed Forces; around the circle - a relief inscription: in the upper part - "MINISTRY OF DEFENSE", in the lower part - "RUSSIAN FEDERATION" (Fig. 2).

The medal is connected with an eyelet and a ring to a pentagonal block covered with a silk moire ribbon 24 mm wide. On the right edge of the ribbon, an orange stripe 10 mm wide is bordered by a black stripe 2 mm wide, on the left, a red stripe 4 mm wide is bordered along the edges with green and blue stripes 2 mm wide each.

3. Elements of the medals "For Distinction in Military Service" and "For Strengthening the Combat Commonwealth" symbolize (semantics):

shield (symbol of protection of the Fatherland), sword (symbol of armed struggle and an element of the military heraldic signs of the Land Forces), wings and anchor (elements of the military heraldic signs of the Air Force and Navy) - readiness to defend the Fatherland;

oak branches (a symbol of fortitude and courage) - military glory;

an orange stripe of ribbons of medals, bordered by a black stripe - the medals belong to the system of insignia of the Armed Forces;

red and green stripes of the ribbon of the medal "For Distinction in Military Service" - the purpose of the medal for rewarding servicemen for impeccable service;

the blue, green and red stripes of the ribbon of the medal "For Strengthening the Combat Commonwealth" - the purpose of the medal for awarding merit in strengthening the military community and military cooperation.

Chief of the military heraldic
services of the Armed Forces
Russian Federation -
Chief War Master of Heralds
colonel
O. Kuznetsov

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On the establishment of the medals of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation "For Distinction in Military Service" and "For Strengthening the Combat Commonwealth" (as amended on December 16, 2010)

Medal "For Distinction in Military Service" - was approved in 1974. It was presented to servicemen of the army, navy, internal and border troops who showed valor. The grounds for awarding are high levels of combat training, significant achievements in tactics and strategy, courage, heroism, and other merits shown during military service. This insignia was most often awarded to warrant officers and warrant officers. The medal was kept among the modern Russia.

History

The history of medals goes back to medieval Europe... In those days, they were not just a reward. Their presence was considered the height of honor. They were given only to knights. By the medals, it was possible to determine the rank of a warrior, his type of activity, to understand who he served. Such signs were worn only by the wealthy strata of the population. Usually these were feudal lords or representatives of the upper classes. Already in those days, medals were a symbol of distinction, and the people who wore them were an example to follow.

On the territory of Russia, these signs appeared at about the same time. Distinctive feature was that they were given only to the military. The medals were minted gold coins, which many did not use for their intended purpose. They were often sewn onto items of clothing, for example, on shirts and hats. In the 16-17 centuries, medals began to be stamped in a more familiar form for us, with the name of an event or battle, and awarded for certain merits.

Present time

These days, awards are held quite often. Almost everyone can receive a medal. For example, for length of service, for services to the Patronymic, etc. The production of medals, like other awards, is the responsibility of the state. These are made by printing. A pattern, lettering or drawing is applied by hand and by engraving.

After the arrival of Soviet power... The participants of the October Revolution received especially many awards. And during and after the Great Patriotic War they were handed over to the military and ordinary workers who made a significant contribution to the victory over the enemy. Medals were usually given to ordinary soldiers. Although they were often awarded orders.

The most honorable and valuable is the Victory Order, made of 170 diamonds. In the entire history of the USSR and modern Russia, only 17 people have become its owners. Only the President of Russia establishes and presents the highest awards. On his behalf, another high-ranking official can also do this.

Medal "For Distinction in Military Service"

This award was created and established in the 70s in the USSR. She was one of the most valuable medals. Over the entire period of its existence, the medal "For Distinction in Military Service" 1 degree was received by 25 thousand people, 2 degrees - 130 thousand. Such a badge is awarded for achievements and successes, valor and courage while serving in the following types of troops: ground, Navy, border and domestic. The medal is worn on the right side of the chest.

The creator of the pattern and shape of the medal was Soviet artist Zhuk A. B. It was made of brass in the shape of a circle with a regular five-pointed star on it. At its ends were images of shields with various types of troops. In the center of the medal were engraved volumetric silhouettes of a sailor, pilot and soldier one after another. The medal diameter was 38 mm. It was attached to a brass shoe, hidden by a thin ribbon of red fabric. In the middle of the ribbon was a small volumetric five-pointed star.

Awards

The first to receive the USSR medal "For Distinction in Military Service" was Private Anatoly Spirin, who showed courage and courage. He was noted for the capture of dangerous armed criminals. But most often it was awarded to warrant officers and warrant officers, especially before various holidays and significant dates associated with the military. Officers and soldiers were rarely awarded with it. During the fighting in Afghanistan, many military personnel received this award for valiant service, courage and courage. Some were awarded this honor posthumously.

The last award ceremony took place in the spring of 1993. In total, more than 140 thousand servicemen received the medal "For Distinction in Military Service" of the USSR of both degrees. But this award has been preserved in modern Russia. The Medal "For Distinction in Military Service" of the Russian Federation is awarded for the same merits for which it was awarded in Soviet times.

Medal "For Distinction in Military Service" III degree

Medal "For Distinction in Military Service"- a departmental medal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, established by order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation No. 123 dated March 27, 1995 "On the awards of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation."

The medal was re-instituted by order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation No. 85 dated March 5, 2009. By the same order, the order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation No. 123 of March 27, 1995 was declared invalid.

By order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation No. 1851 of December 16, 2010, an amendment was made to the order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation No. 85 of March 5, 2009.

AWARDING RULES

According to the Regulation on the medal, servicemen who are positively characterized and do not have disciplinary sanctions are subject to awards. Armed Forces Russian Federation for reasonable initiative, diligence and distinction in service.

The medal "For Distinction in Military Service" has three degrees, the highest of which is the 1st degree.

The III degree medal is intended to award the military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation upon reaching the total duration of military service of 10 years in calendar terms (I degree - 20 years, II degree - 15 years).

Rewarding is carried out sequentially: a medal of the III degree, then - a medal of the II degree, then - a medal of the I degree.

The medal "For Distinction in Military Service" is awarded by order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation in accordance with the procedure established by the Ministry of Defense.

The medal is presented to the recipient in a solemn atmosphere by the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation or another official on his behalf. Together with the medal "For Distinction in Military Service", a certificate of the established form is awarded.

The medal is worn in accordance with the Rules for wearing military uniforms and insignia of servicemen of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, departmental insignia and other heraldic insignia.

DESCRIPTION

medals "For Distinction in Military Service" III degree

The medal "For Distinction in Military Service" III degree is made of bronze-colored metal and has the shape of a circle with a diameter of 32 mm with a convex rim on both sides.

On the obverse of the medal: in the center - a relief image of a shield with the Roman numeral III in the center, indicating the grade of the medal, on two diagonally crossed swords, wings and an anchor entwined with a rope; under them in a circle - a relief inscription: "FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE".

On the reverse side of the medal: in the center - a relief image of the emblem of the Armed Forces ( double-headed eagle with outstretched wings, holding a sword in his right paw, and a laurel wreath in his left. On the chest of the eagle there is a shield topped with a crown. On a shield on a red field - a rider striking a dragon with a spear); around the circle - a relief inscription: in the upper part - "MINISTRY OF DEFENSE", in the lower part - "RUSSIAN FEDERATION".

The medal of the III degree with the help of an eyelet and a ring is connected to a pentagonal block covered with a silk moire ribbon 24 mm wide. On the right edge of the tape, an orange stripe 10 mm wide is bordered black stripe 2 mm wide, on the left - a red stripe 12 mm wide, in the middle of which there are three green stripes 2 mm wide; the distance between the green stripes is 1 mm.

Elements of the medal "For Distinction in Military Service" symbolize:

Shield (symbol of defense of the Fatherland), sword (symbol of armed struggle and an element of the military heraldic signs of the Land Forces), wings and anchor (elements of the military heraldic signs of the Air Force and the Navy) - readiness to defend the Fatherland,

Orange stripe of ribbons of medals, bordered by a black stripe - the medals belong to the system of insignia of the Armed Forces,

The red and green stripes of the medal ribbon are the purpose of the medal for rewarding military personnel for impeccable service.

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Medal "For Distinction in Military Service"
I, II degree

Medal "For Distinction in Military Service" I degree

Medal "For Distinction in Military Service" I degree - honorary award awarded to junior officers and soldiers Soviet army showing high level combat and political training.

Medal description

The medal size is 38 millimeters. It has the shape of a star, between the beams of which there are shields with symbols of the five branches of the army. Brass is used for its manufacture. A medallion is minted on the outside of the medal. It depicts the outlines of a soldier, sailor and pilot. Above them, the inscription "For Distinction in Military Service" and a drawing of a bay leaf are minted.

Block

The last is made of brass. Its height is about 30 millimeters, its width is over 27 millimeters. The top is covered with a red silk fabric, decorated with two green stripes. The width of the tape is about 24 millimeters.

Wearing

The medal is worn on the right side of the chest. Usually it is located next to the medal "For excellence in guarding the state border of the USSR" or immediately after the orders.

Medal "For Distinction in Military Service" II degree

Medal "For Distinction in Military Service" II degree is an honorary award given to junior officers and soldiers of the Soviet Army who have shown a high level of combat and political training.

The medal has been added to the reward system Soviet Union October 28, 1974 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. In 1980, the medal was upgraded.

Medal description

The medal size is 38 millimeters. It has the shape of a star, between the beams of which there are shields with symbols of the five branches of the army. For its manufacture, cupronickel is used - an alloy of copper, nickel and zinc. A medallion is minted on the outside of the medal. It depicts the outlines of a soldier, sailor and pilot. Above them, the inscription "For Distinction in Military Service" and a drawing of a bay leaf are minted.

The reverse side of the medal is smooth. It bears the letters MMD, indicating the place of manufacture of the Moscow Mint medal.

Block

The last is made of brass. Its height is about 30 millimeters, its width is over 27 millimeters. The top is covered with a red silk fabric, decorated with two gray stripes. The width of the tape is about 24 millimeters.

A five-pointed star is attached in the middle of the shoe.

On the back of the shoe there is a pin with a nut for attaching to clothing.

Wearing

The medal is worn on the right side of the chest. Usually it is located next to the medal "For excellence in guarding the state border of the USSR" or immediately after the orders.

Medal "For Distinction in Military Service" of the second degree is a Soviet award established by the decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet. Currently, this medal is not being awarded.

History of the medal "For Distinction in Military Service" of the second degree.

The award was established on October 28, 1974, in accordance with the decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.

Regulations on the medal "For Distinction in Military Service" of the second degree.

According to the regulation on the medal "For Distinction in Military Service" of the second degree, this award was awarded to:

Servicemen of the Soviet Aria

Servicemen of the Navy

Servicemen of the border troops of the KGB of the USSR

Servicemen of the internal troops.

The award was presented to persons for their selflessness, courage, and other merits during the period of military service, persons who distinguished themselves in maneuvers, exercises, as well as during combat duty and combat service, for achieving excellent indicators in combat and political training.

The medal was awarded on behalf of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR:

Head of the Ministry of Defense

Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

Chairman of the State Security Committee.

The award has two degrees - the first and the second, the highest of which is the first degree. The medal is worn below the orders of the USSR on the right side of the chest. The ribbon for this award is placed on the common bar after the ribbon for the medal "For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR".

The first mass awards with the medal "For Distinction in Military Service" of the second degree took place in the Soviet Union in 1975, on the eve of February 23rd.

The medal "For Distinction in Military Service" eventually became an award for warrant officers and warrant officers: after the first awards, cases of awarding officers, privates and sergeants with this medal were extremely rare.

Until the beginning of 1981, the medal "For Distinction in Military Service" of the first degree was awarded to about 25 thousand servicemen. In total, more than 120 thousand people were nominated for the award "For Distinction in Military Service".

There are known cases of repeated rewarding of this medal. In particular, Valery Afanasyevich Skrementov, a senior warrant officer who served in the railway troops, was nominated for this award three times:

For the first time, a senior warrant officer was awarded the medal "For Distinction in Military Service" of the second degree on December 23, 1982, according to the order of the defense of the USSR No. 287.

The second award, this time with a medal of the first degree, took place in 1990, according to the order of the Minister of Defense of the USSR No. 9 of February 9.

The third awarding of Skrementov with the medal "For Distinction in Military Service" (first degree) took place after the collapse of the Soviet Union - the award was presented to him in 1995, according to the order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation No. 11 of January 17.

Description of the medal "For Distinction in Military Service", second degree.

The medal "For Distinction in Military Service" was made of cupronickel. The award is made in the shape of a convex five-pointed star. There are five shields between the ends of the star, on which the emblems of the five main branches of the army are applied.

In the central part of the award there is a profile image of servicemen of three types of troops: a pilot, a sailor and a soldier. Below this image is framed by two laurel branches, above - the inscription "For distinction in military service. All images applied to the award are convex.

On the reverse side of the medal there are no images, except for the lower part of the reverse, where a small embossed stamp of the manufacturer of the award - the Moscow Mint, is embossed, made in the form of three stylized letters of the abbreviation of the enterprise - MMD. The distance between the opposite ends of the star is 38 millimeters.

With the help of an eyelet and a connecting ring, the medal is attached to a brass block 27.5 mm high and 29.5 mm wide. The shoe is covered with a red silk moire ribbon, along the edges of which there are two longitudinal green stripes located at a distance of 3 millimeters from the edge. The width of the tape is 24 millimeters, the width of the strips is 3 millimeters.

A five-pointed star is placed in the central part of the shoe, and on its reverse side there is a threaded pin with a nut, intended for attaching the award to clothing. The diameter of the clamping nut is 19 mm, the manufacturer's stamp is not affixed in the form of an inscription in raised letters "MOSCOW MONETARY YARD". In later versions, awards instead of a pin with back side the pads were already a pin, which made it possible to attach the award to clothing with minimal damage.

Modern history of the medal "For Distinction in Military Service" of the second degree.

The medal "For Distinction in Military Service" after the collapse remained in the award system - according to the decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Russian Federation No. 2424-1 of 1992, this award the former USSR with the same name and the unchanged number of degrees was left in the award system of the country, since it had a neutral political design. The medal was awarded in the Russian Federation from 1992 to 1995, after which it was replaced by the award with the same name, established by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation - it already had three degrees, and significant differences in appearance.

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