Medal "For Distinction in military service» I degree

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

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

Order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation No. 1851 of December 16, 2010 amended Order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation No. 85 of March 5, 2009.

RULES OF AWARDING

According to the Regulations on the medal, those who are positively characterized, who do not have disciplinary actions military personnel 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 1st degree medal is intended for awarding military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation upon reaching a total duration of military service of 20 years in calendar terms (2nd degree - 15 years, 3rd degree - 10 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 awarding of the medal "For Distinction in Military Service" is carried out by order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation in the manner established by the Ministry of Defense.

The medal is 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 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 military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, departmental insignia and other heraldic signs.

DESCRIPTION

medals "For Distinction in Military Service" I degree

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

On the front side of the medal: in the center - a relief image of a shield with a Roman numeral I in the center, indicating the degree of the medal, on two diagonally crossed swords, wings and an anchor entwined with a rope; below them in a circle is a relief inscription: "FOR DIFFERENCE IN 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 right paw sword, and in the left - a laurel wreath. On the chest of the eagle is a shield crowned with a crown. On a shield on a red field - a horseman slaying a dragon with a spear); in a circle - a relief inscription: in the upper part - "MINISTRY OF DEFENSE", in the lower part - "RUSSIAN FEDERATION".

The medal of the 1st degree is connected with a pentagonal block, covered with a silk moiré ribbon 24 mm wide, with the help of an eyelet and a ring. On the right edge of the tape, an orange strip 10 mm wide is bordered black stripe 2 mm wide, on the left - a red stripe 12 mm wide, divided in the middle by a green stripe 2 mm wide.

The elements of the medal "For Distinction in Military Service" symbolize:

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

The orange stripe of the ribbons of the 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 ribbon of the medal are the purpose of the medal to reward military personnel for impeccable service.

The medal was established by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of October 28, 1974. The Regulations on the medal were amended by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of July 18, 1980.

Regulations on the medal

Medal "For Distinction in military service" military personnel are awarded Soviet army, Navy, border and internal troops:

• for excellent performance in combat and political training;
• for special distinctions in exercises and maneuvers, while performing combat service and combat duty;
• for courage, selflessness and other merits shown during the period of military service.

The medal "For Distinction in Military Service" is awarded on behalf of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR by the Minister of Defense of the USSR, the Minister of Internal Affairs of the USSR, the Chairman of the Committee state security THE USSR.

The medal "For Distinction in Military Service" consists of two degrees:

• medal "For Distinction in Military Service" 1st class;
• medal "For Distinction in Military Service" II degree

The highest degree of the medal is I degree.
The medal "For Distinction in Military Service" is worn on right side chest below orders of the USSR. The ribbon for the medal on the general bar is placed after the ribbon for the medal "For Distinction in Security state border THE USSR".

Description of the medal

The medal "For Distinction in Military Service" I degree is made of brass and has the shape of a convex five pointed star, between the ends of which there are five shields with the emblems of the main branches of the armed forces. In the center of the medal is a profile image of a soldier, sailor and pilot, framed by a ring with the inscription "For Distinction in Military Service" and two laurel branches at the bottom. All images on the medal are convex. The reverse side of the medal has no images, only in the lower part of the reverse (at 6 o'clock on the dial) there is a small embossed hallmark of Moscow mint in the form of three stylized letters "MMD".

The size of the medal between opposite ends of the star is 38 mm.

The medal is connected by means of an eye and a ring to a brass block 29.5 mm wide and 27.5 mm high. The shoe is covered with a red silk moire ribbon with two longitudinal green stripes along the edges. The width of the tape is 24 mm, the strips are 3 mm, the distance of the strip from the edge is 3 mm. A brass five-pointed star is placed on the tape in the center of the block. The box has a threaded pin with a nut on the reverse side for attaching the medal to clothing. The clamping nut with a diameter of 19 mm has the stamp "MOSKOVSKIY MINT" in raised letters.

The medal "For Distinction in Military Service" II degree, its block and star on the ribbon are made of cupronickel.

History of the medal

First awarded with a medal"For Distinction in Military Service" of the 1st degree became Private Anatoly Vasilyevich Spirin. By order of the Minister of Defense of the USSR dated March 24, 1975, he was awarded this award for courage and bravery shown during the arrest of armed criminals. By order of the Minister of Defense of the USSR dated March 3, 1976, the medal "For Distinction in Military Service", I degree, was awarded to Private Petr Savelyevich Aiglov for courage and dedication shown in saving state material assets from the fire.

The first mass awards of the medal "For Distinction in Military Service" II degree were made on the eve of the celebration of the Day of the Soviet Army in 1975. The medal "For Distinction in Military Service" quickly became an award for ensigns and midshipmen. Cases of awarding this medal to officers, and even more so to privates and non-commissioned officers, occurred less frequently.

By the beginning of 1981, more than 3,000 servicemen were awarded the medal "For Distinction in Military Service" of the 1st degree, and about 25,000 servicemen were awarded the medal of the 2nd degree. In 1985, about 5 thousand and about 40 thousand military personnel, respectively, were awarded medals of I and II degrees.

There are cases of repeated awarding with a medal. So, for example, senior warrant officer Skrementov Valery Afanasyevich, who served in the railway troops, was awarded this medal three times. His first award was a medal of the second degree in accordance with the order of the Minister of Defense of the USSR No. 287 of December 23, 1982. In 1990, by order of the Minister of Defense of the USSR No. 9 of February 9, Skrementov was awarded the first degree of the medal. The last, third awarding took place with another first degree of the medal, but after the collapse Soviet Union- Order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation No. 11 dated January 17, 1995.

One of the last awards of this medal in the history of the USSR took place in accordance with the order of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the USSR No. 687ls of December 18, 1991. This order, among others, was awarded to Yuri Vasilyevich Letunovsky. The medal was presented to him on April 2, 1992 in military unit 7427.

As of January 1, 1995, about 20 thousand awards were made with the medal "For Distinction in Military Service" of the 1st degree, about 120 thousand with the medal of the 2nd degree.

Features and types of the medal.

You can find out about the features and varieties of medals on the website of the USSR Medals

Estimated value of the medal.

According to the current legislation of the Russian Federation, the purchase and / or sale of medals, orders, documents of the USSR and Russia is prohibited, this is all described in Article 324. Acquisition or sale of official documents and state awards. You can read more about this in the ARTICLE, which describes the law in more detail, as well as describes those medals, orders and documents that do not apply to this ban.

The medal that is issued for distinction in military service is an award of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation to military personnel, employees of the FSB, etc., documented by the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation on 03/27/1995. Once again, it was documented by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, but already on 05.03. Latest status deprived of validity and meaning the last statute of the Russian Ministry of Defense of 1995.

How to award a medal for distinction in military service

Based on the 2009 regulation, people serving in the Russian Armed Forces for special services to the state, for diligent and excellent work, can receive an award for distinction. Based on the provisions of 1995, a medal could be received for good and long work for the benefit of the state. The award for distinction in military service has 3 degrees:

• 1st degree;
• 2nd degree;
• 3rd degree.

The medal of the 1st degree is awarded to servicemen who conscientiously served the state for 20 years.

The medal of the 2nd degree is awarded to servicemen who faithfully served the state for 15 years.

The medal of the 3rd degree is awarded to servicemen who honestly served the state for 10 years.

The 1st degree is considered the most important and important award for distinction in military service. Encouragement for conscientious work in military service is carried out from the third to the first. According to the rules, it is impossible to award a soldier with the highest degree if he does not have a previous one.

Based on the regulation of 1995, the medal should be worn on the left side of the chest and should be placed in front of awards for impeccable service in the Armed Forces of the USSR. The new provision did not say anything about where the award should be worn.

What does a medal in military service for distinction look like?

According to the rules of the 2009 statute, the 1st degree medal must be silver and made of aluminum, the 2nd degree - gold from aluminum, the 3rd degree - bronze color from aluminum. Also, the award has a round shape, the width is 32 mm, there are convex sides on both sides. According to the rules of the 1995 regulation, the awards were to be made of nickel silver, brass and enamel coated brass. The front part of the award, 2009, as well as 1995, is the same, that is, a relief shield is located in the center, and behind are two diagonally crossed arms, wings, and an anchor around which a cable is wrapped. In the center of the shield is a number that indicates the degree of the award. Below is a pro-relief engraving "For Distinction in Military Service". At the back of the award, according to the regulations of 2009, in the center there is a pro-relief image of the coat of arms of the Armed Forces of Russia, along the edges there is a convex engraving. In the upper part - "Ministry of Defense", in the lower part - "Russian Federation". According to the rules of the 1995 regulation, there was an engraving in the center that fit on 3 lines: "Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation." The top was filled with a convex sketch of a ribbon, and the bottom was filled with the image of bay leaves.

Each element of the award in military service for good services has its own meaning, some kind of symbolism:

1. The shield denotes the Motherland, the weapon symbolizes the armed struggle, and is also considered one of the elements of the heraldic sign. ground forces Russia, wings with an anchor are one of the elements of the heraldic symbol of the Air and Naval Troops Russia, denote devotion and readiness for battle.
2. Orange ribbons with black stripes mean that the medals belong to the symbols of the Russian Armed Forces.
3. The red and green stripes on the ribbons mean that the medal is intended for military personnel who are awarded for excellent honest work.

The insignia provided by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation serve to recognize and encourage the servicemen of the RF Armed Forces for any merit. In connection with the release of a new order in 2017 regarding departmental awards, only a few insignia in the form of medals remained in circulation. The awarding of other medals that were in force earlier was canceled.

Medal "For Combat Distinction"

This type of medal was adopted in 2003. Five years later, in 2008, additions and changes were made to the order of its awarding and wearing rules. Such a medal is awarded to military personnel who, at the risk of own life, carried out the combat missions assigned to them and at the same time showed a certain heroism and courage. The medal "For Combat Distinction" is entitled to receive both soldiers and command personnel who made decisions that led to the excellent performance of a specific combat mission.

This medal is awarded only once. The medal is worn in accordance with the statutory rules, on uniform, available to the soldier, on the left side of the uniform or tunic. It should be located after the existing state awards and behind two insignia of lesser dignity. It is attached with a pin.

The medal is a circle, made of metal white color. On its front side there is an inscription "For military distinctions", above the inscription there are silhouettes of a flying helicopter and an airplane, and under the inscription, the silhouette of a tank.

Military personnel who receive this award receive a remuneration in the amount of 75% of the salary for their position. Not only military personnel serving under the contract, but also civilian employees of the Armed Forces are entitled to receive this payment.

Medal "For military valor"

The award was introduced in 1999. The medal "For Military Valor" is given to those who have shown considerable courage and bravery in the performance of their combat missions. The award has only two degrees. First of all, an award of lesser denomination is issued, and only then the first degree. But citizens who already have state awards issued earlier can immediately be awarded the first degree award.

This medal is supposed to be worn on the uniform on the left side, after the existing state awards.

An award medal of the first degree of a higher denomination is usually issued from the tompak material, which has the color of gold. The second degree award is made in silver color.

On the front side of such a medal, you can see the image of the Russian Standard of the Ministry of Defense, surrounded by a wreath of oak branches. In the manufacture of a color image, enamel paint is used.

On the reverse side of this insignia in its central part there is an inscription "For military valor", in a circle there is a standard inscription "Ministry of Defense".
Since 2014, all payments for recipients of this award have been abolished.

Medal "For demining"

This medal was issued only in 2002. It is awarded to certain categories of military personnel who have shown high professionalism in the following cases:

• in the implementation of the demining manual;
• when taking part in work international groups for demining facilities;
• when working on the destruction of explosive objects.

This medal is worn on the uniform, exclusively on the left side and should be located only after the medal "For Military Valor". Made from gold-tone metal.

On the front of the medal there is a silhouette of a man in military uniform holding a mine detector. An armored car is located in the background of the central part. At the bottom of the insignia is a wreath of laurel. On the reverse side of this insignia in the center is the inscription "For demining". Around the circle is the inscription Ministry of Defense.

Active demining work is now being carried out in various regions of the country. Therefore, this award is given quite often.

Medal "For Strengthening the Combat Commonwealth"

This medal was adopted back in 2005, but in 2009 it was re-adopted with amendments to the law. This medal was awarded to a rather limited circle of people, it was awarded to citizens who took part in exercises between the countries of the Warsaw Pact. Over the entire period of awarding this medal, only 20,000 people became its owners.

Now this award is given to military personnel and civilians who contributed to the strengthening of relations between countries that cooperated with the Russian Federation. This award is given only once. Re-delivery is not provided.

The medal is made in the form of a standard golden circle measuring 32 millimeters. On the front side of this medal you can see a shield with the image of two swords. On the reverse side of this insignia is the standard emblem of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation with a circular inscription of this department.

Commanders of various military units can apply for this award badge. After the application is submitted, it is considered and an appropriate decision is made.

Medal "For Distinction in Military Service"

This medal was accepted back in 1995. Its re-establishment was adopted in 2009. The award is intended for members of the military who have served in the armed forces for a long time. This medal of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation has three degrees:

• 3rd degree - when serving 10 years or more;
• 2 degree in service for more than 15 years;
• 1 degree is issued with a service life of 20 years or more.

The 1st degree of this distinctive sign is considered the oldest. The awarding of this type of medal begins with the third degree and ends with the highest.
On the front side of such a medal there is a shield, against the background of two crossed swords. Next to the shield there are silhouettes of an anchor and wings. In the center of the shield you can read its degree, depicted as a Roman numeral. The reverse side of the medal has the standard emblem of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation with the inscription of the military department.

Medal "Mikhail Kalashnikov"

The establishment of this type of badge took place in 2014. Military personnel, various researchers, as well as employees of the military-defense complex engaged in the development of new types of weapons are subject to this medal.

The medal is made of silver metal. On its front side there is an image of Mikhail Kalashnikov. On the right side is the name of the creator of the machine. Under the portrait is his development. On the reverse side of the badge is the standard emblem of the department with the corresponding inscription.

Medal "Participant of the military operation in Syria"

This type of medal was introduced in 2015 after the release of the order of the Ministry of Defense. The award is given to contract servicemen serving in Syria and service staff behind:

• implementation of leadership activities in Syria;
• fighting qualities, courage and determination shown during the ongoing military operations in Syria;
• selfless and fruitful work during the ongoing operation in the SAR.

On the front side of this badge you can see three fighter jets and a ship in the background of the map of Syria.
On the reverse side of this medal there is a commemorative signature “To the participant military operation in Syria" and the standard inscription of the department.

All military personnel who served during the military operation in Syria were equated to participants in hostilities. Persons awarded this medal are provided.

These benefits include:

• providing housing for those in need;
• provision of benefits upon retirement;
• providing vacation at the desired time;
• retaining the right to visit attached medical institutions retired;
• the right to use the services of sports and recreation facilities;
• provision of prostheses necessary for life, except for dental ones;
• payment for the received vocational education at the expense of the employer;
• benefits if you wish to join housing and garden cooperatives;
• provision of tax incentives;
• purchase out of turn tickets for all types of transport;
• the right to an extraordinary telephone connection in the apartment;
• provision of medical services out of turn;
• reimbursement of part of the expenses for the provision of the necessary funeral services.

Marks of Excellence

In addition to medals, the Ministry of Defense provides for awarding badges of distinction made in the form of badges. In each type of troops there are certain types of such insignia. Basically, they are issued for service in specific troops or for the responsibility shown in carrying out a certain service.

Such awards of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation can be issued for:

• service in military intelligence;
• for combat duty in air defense;
• for valor and diligence in military service;
• for excellence in service various kinds troops.

To receive the badges of distinction of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, it is necessary to serve a certain period of time and have the appropriate ranks. Often such signs are awarded to officers and ensigns.

Features of the award

According to the decree of the President of the Russian Federation, it is possible to receive another award only after a period of 5 years. Unless a person has committed some heroic deed or a certain action worthy of a certain reward.

Insignia and medals are issued only once. The only exceptions are medals with different degrees.

There are cases in which the awarded could be deprived of the medal received, this applies to cases of committing any serious crimes in which the court may deprive the issued award. But also a citizen can be restored in his rights to an award after the cancellation of preventive measures against him.

In the event of the death of the owner of the awards, all of them are transferred to his heirs. In the absence of heirs from the recipient of the award, they return to the Presidential Administration.

If incorrect and unreliable information was entered in the documents that are required to issue an award in relation to a person applying for it, then the issued award is returned to the Presidential Administration.

The sale and illegal storage of awards entails liability stipulated under the law of the Russian Federation. It is also not allowed to manufacture awards having resemblance with the state. Withdrawn awards are returned to the Presidential Administration.

Citizens of the Russian Federation are not entitled to accept awards from other states without the permission of the President of the Russian Federation. On behalf of the President of the Russian Federation, awards may be presented by his substitute officials, or by the heads of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, as well as by the commanders of military units and formations. Medals and insignia of the Russian Federation are awarded no later than 3 months from the entry into force of the order on awarding a serviceman. If the recipient cannot receive the award himself for good reasons, other persons can do it for him, on his behalf.

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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", 1st class - honorary award given to junior officers and soldiers of the Soviet Army, who showed high level combat and political training.

Description of the medal

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

Block

The block is made of brass. Its height is about 30 millimeters, its width is over 27 millimeters. From above it is covered with 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 Distinction in the Protection of the State Border of the USSR" or immediately after the orders.

Medal "For Distinction in Military Service" II degree

The 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 was introduced into the award system of the Soviet Union on October 28, 1974 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. In 1980, the status of the medal was upgraded.

Description of the medal

The size of the medal is 38 millimeters. It has the shape of a star, between the rays of which are shields with symbols of the five branches of the military. 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 contours of a soldier, sailor and pilot. Above them is the inscription "For Distinction in Military Service" and a drawing of a bay leaf.

The reverse side of the medal is plain. On it are the letters MMD, indicating the place of manufacture of the medal - the Moscow Mint.

Block

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

A five-pointed star is attached to the middle of the block.

On reverse side pads - 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 Distinction in the Protection of the State Border of the USSR" or immediately after the orders.