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I was offered a restauration Legion d'Honneur for purchase but the face of Henry IV is facing left vice right... This caught me off guard and I passed... Did I miss a good buy? I simply couldn't find any reference to this version... Any help would be appreciated.

I LOOOVE IT! ?

I just rechecked, my bad... He did not receive the Defense Medal. He did not meet the criteria.

I think I can speak on most member's behalf... No, they are not sought after.

The Russian Defense Ministry has authorized in excess of 350 new awards in the past 20 years. It's honestly difficult to keep track, and trust me, I've spent a quite inordinate amount of time at it! Out of those hundreds, a mere dozen are actual combat/operational awards. The outstanding majority are mere service or efficiency awards of ever-increasing levels. Many are destined for senior officials only... Interesting? Fascinating actually! Unfortunately, more often than not, on a more anthropological and political aspect rather than military.

Medal "For Contribution to Strengthening the Defense of the Russian Federation" Sep 2019 Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for a significant contribution to strengthening the defense of the Russian Federation; for the successful organization and development of interaction of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation with the federal organs of the Russian Federation, federal organs of constituent entities of the Russian Federation, and local organs and organizations of the Russian Federation in solving problems aimed at strengthening the defense of the Russian Federation. May also be awarded to citizens of the Russian Federation for assisting in solving the tasks assigned to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation aimed at strengthening the defense of the Russian Federation.

Medal "For Contribution to the Implementation of the State Armaments Program" Sep 2019 Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for a contribution to the timely and high-quality planning of activities of the state armaments program, assignment and implementation of tasks of the state defense commissioned for the development (modernization), production (repair) of systems, weapon systems and models, military and special equipment and their components, achieved results in the organization of operation of weapons, of military and special equipment. May also be awarded to citizens of the Russian Federation and foreign nationals for assisting in solving the tasks assigned to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in implementing the State Armaments Program.

Medal "For Distinction in Financial Security" Sep 2019 Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Financial and Economic Service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation with at least fifteen years of service (work) in the Financial and Economic Service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation: for reasonable initiative, diligence and distinction in service; for impeccable and efficient civil service; for conscientious performance of labor duties; for achieving high performance in areas of activity. May also be awarded to other citizens of the Russian Federation who have assisted in solving the tasks assigned to the Financial and Economic Service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

Medal "Konstantin Simonov" May 2021 Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Information and Mass Communications Department of the Defense Ministry of the Russian Federation as well as of information support bodies of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, with not less than five years of service (work) in the Mass Communications Department of the Defense Ministry of the Russian Federation or information support bodies of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, for reasonable initiative, diligence and distinction in service; for impeccable and efficient civil service; for the conscientious performance of labor duties; for distinction displayed in the performance of official duties, while performing special assignments; for significant contributions to the development of information support bodies of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. The medal may also be awarded to other citizens of the Russian Federation and to foreign nationals for assistance in solving the tasks assigned to the Information and Mass Communications Department of the Defense Ministry of the Russian Federation or to information support bodies of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Commemorative Badge "100 Years of Konstantin Simonov" Nov 2015 Awarded to media professionals of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, veterans of Russian journalism and cultural figures, for significant contributions in the ability to produce coverage promoting military service, strengthening the defense capability of Russia.

Medal "Lieutenant General Karpinsky" July 2020 Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, with at least 10 years of service (work) in the Clothing Service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, for reasonable initiative, diligence and distinction in service; for impeccable and efficient civil service; for conscientious performance of official duties; for a significant personal contribution in ensuring the development and improvement of military clothing. The medal may also be awarded to citizens of the Russian Federation who have served (worked) for at least 20 years in the Clothing Service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, to other citizens of the Russian Federation for assistance in solving the tasks assigned to the Clothing Service.

Medal "For Merit in Ensuring Flight Safety" Sept 2020 Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation with not less than five years of service, for merit in the performance of duties to ensure flight safety and prevent aviation accidents. May also be awarded to other citizens of the Russian Federation who have assisted in tasks to ensure flight safety.

Medal "For Service in Information Support" May 2021 Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Information and Mass Communications Department of the Defense Ministry of the Russian Federation as well as of information support bodies of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, with not less than three years of service (work) in the Mass Communications Department of the Defense Ministry of the Russian Federation or information support bodies of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, , for reasonable initiative, diligence and distinction in service; for impeccable and efficient civil service; for the conscientious performance of labor duties; for distinction displayed in the performance of official duties, while performing special assignments; for significant contributions to the development of information support bodies of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

Jubilee Medal "100 Years of the Air Force Academy named after Professor N. E. Zhukovsky and Y. A. Gagarin" Dec 2019 Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Air Force Military Training Center "Air Force Academy named after Professor N. E. Zhukovsky and Y. A. Gagarin" for reasonable initiative, zeal and distinction in service, for conscientious performance of labor duties, for distinction in the organization of daily activities and the development of the educational process. May also be awarded to other citizens of the Russian Federation who have assisted in solving the tasks assigned to the Academy.

The 3 grades. Are they really for 15, 25 and 40 years? If yes, what's the "spange" at the top for?