Medal "For distinction in military service": history and modernity

The Soviet Union's medal "For Distinction in Military Service" was approved in 1974. It was presented to the valiant servicemen of the army, navy, internal and border troops. The grounds for rewarding are high combat training indicators, significant achievements in tactics and strategy, courage, heroism, and other services shown during military service. This sign of distinction was most often awarded to midshipmen and ensigns. The medal was retained among the military awards in 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 top of honor. They were given only to knights. By medals it was possible to determine the rank of a warrior, the nature of his activity, to understand whom he serves. Such signs were worn only by the well-to-do strata of the population. Usually these were feudal lords or representatives of the upper classes. Already in those days, medals were a symbol of difference, and the people who carried them were an example for imitation.

On the territory of Russia, these signs appeared around the same time. A distinctive feature was that they were given only to the military. Medals were coined gold coins, which many did not use for their intended purpose. Often they were sewn on elements of clothing, for example, on shirts and hats. In the 16th and 17th centuries, medals began to be stamped in a form more familiar to us, with the name of an event or battle, and handed over for certain merits.

Nowadays

Today, awards are held often enough. Medal can get almost everyone. For example, for long service, for services to the patronymic, etc. The state is engaged in the production of medals, as well as other awards. These honorary signs are manufactured by the method of printing. The pattern, inscriptions or drawing are applied by hand and engraving.

Actively began to create medals after the arrival of Soviet power. Particularly many participants in the October Revolution received 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 often they were awarded and orders.

The most honorable and valuable is the "Victory" order, made of 170 diamonds. Its owners in the history of the USSR and modern Russia are only 17 people. Only the president of Russia establishes and presents the highest awards. On his instructions, this can be done by another high-ranking official.

Medal "For distinction in military service"

This award was created and established in the 1970s in the USSR. She was one of the most valuable medals. For the whole period of its existence, the medal "For Distinction in Military Service" has received 1 degree, 25 thousand people, 2 degrees - 130 thousand. Such a mark is awarded for achievements and successes, valor and courage during service in the following types of troops: land, Navy, Border and internal. The medal is worn on the right side of the chest.

The Soviet artist Zhuk AB was the creator of the drawing and the form of the medal. It was made of brass in the form of a circle with a regular five-pointed star on it. At its ends were images of shields with various kinds of troops. In the center of the medal, engraved voluminous silhouettes of a sailor, a pilot and a soldier were placed one behind the other. The diameter of the medal was 38 mm. It was attached to a brass pad, hidden by a thin ribbon of red cloth. In the middle of the ribbon was a small voluminous five-pointed star.

Awards

The first to receive the USSR medal For Difference 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 rewarded with ensigns and midshipmen, especially before various holidays and significant dates associated with the armed forces. Officers and soldiers were awarded it rarely. During the fighting in Afghanistan, many servicemen received this award for valiant service, courage and courage. Some were awarded this honor posthumously.

The last award was held in the spring of 1993. In total, the Medal "For Difference in Military Service" of the USSR of both degrees was received by more than 140 thousand military men. But this award was preserved in modern Russia. The medal "For Distinguished Service in the Military Service" of the Russian Federation is awarded for the same merits, for which it was awarded in the Soviet times.