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I went through the lengthy establishment order, there are 6 more badges. I also started adding them to the Wiki article with details. A time consuming process. I also added 4 new medals... *SIGH*

I just received the first batch... More to follow... "EXCELLENT" badges similar to the ones for the armed forces.

Which brings us back to the title of this thread... Full circle...

And what about the "back scratcher" crossing it? 🤐

Jubilee medal "300 years of the Russian Police". Established on 5 March 2018 by ministerial order 123. Awarded during the period 2018 - 2020: to the rank-and-file and command staff of bodies of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation with serving experience (long service) in bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation of 20 years or more, who have achieved high results in operational activities, who have performed their official duties in an exemplary manner; to federal state civil servants and employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation with serving experience (long service) in the state civil service of the bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation of 20 years or more, who have made a significant contribution to the fulfillment of tasks assigned to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation and who have achieved high merit in the performance of labour duties; to citizens of the Russian Federation, veterans of service in internal affairs bodies and who served in internal affairs bodies for 20 years or more (with the exception of persons dismissed from internal affairs bodies on the grounds specified in paragraph 8 of Article 3 of the Federal Law No. 247 of July 19, 2011) who continue to assist in the implementation of the objectives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation; to other citizens of the Russian Federation and other persons by decision of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, who contributed to the strengthening of the rule of law, in improving the legal regulations of the activities of internal affairs agencies, training qualified personnel for internal affairs agencies, or in assisting internal affairs agencies in carrying out the tasks assigned to them. Commemorative Jubilee Decoration "300 years of the Russian Police". Established on 5 March 2018 by ministerial order 123, amended on 18 April 2018 by miniterial order 220. Awarded during the 2018-2020 period: to individuals of the rank and file and command staff of internal affairs bodies of the Russian Federation who have served (long service) in bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for 10 years or more and who have achieved high results in operational activities, who exceptional performance and exemplary duty, as well as to employees who have shown courage, valour and bravery not associated to any length or service.

😎 Thanks, good to be back.

Medal "Lieutenant-general Kovalev" Medal "Participant in Peacekeeping Operations" Medal "Participant of the Military Maneuvers - Vostok 2018"

I've always tried to remain as neutral as possible in my descriptions and/or opinions on current Russian awards, but I must admit this one completely caught me off guard! It's very nature seems like a throw back to the Soviet Era. or is it just me? Medal "For Achievements in Military-Political Work", established on 23 November 2018 by Ministerial order 675. Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, who have served (worked) in Military-Political organs of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (bodies who work with personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, bodies of educational work of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation) for at least 10 years; for reasonable initiative, diligence and distinction in service; for impeccable and efficient civil service; for conscientious performance of duties; for the exemplary organization of military-political work; for maintaining a constant high level of moral; to other citizens of the Russian Federation for providing assistance in solving problems faced by the Military-Political organs of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

7 months I was away... The Russian Defense Ministry was quite active. Among other new heraldic developpements are 13 new medals! I'm presently gathering the establishment orders for translation and addition to my Wiki article. Medal "Participant in Peacekeeping Operations" 2017-10-24 Medal "Lieutenant-general Kovalev" 2018-01-19 Medal "100 Years of Military Commerce" 2018-03-07 Medal "For Merit in Special Activities" 2018-08-02 Medal "For Diligence in the Performance of Radiation, Chemical and Biological Defense Tasks" 2018-09-18 Medal "Participant of the Military Maneuvers - Vostok 2018" 2018-10-09 Medal "For Achievements in Military-Political Work" 2018-11-23 Medal "For Contributions to Congress and Exhibition Activities" 2018-12-13 Medal "For Contributions to the Development of the International Army Games" 2019-02-08 Medal "Participant in the Liquidation of the Consequences of the Emergency Situation on the Bureya River" 2019-02-08 Medal "For service in the Strategic Missile Forces" 2019-03-28 Medal "Chief Marshal of Artillery Nedelin" 2019-03-28 Medal "For Contributions to the Development of International Military Cooperation" 2019-04-27

I just discovered a long 2018 order detailing a just as long list of new breast badges that almost rivals the Defense Ministry... *SIGH* Will slap in on ASAP...

Thanks, I was quite surprised myself!

Medal "I.D. Putilin" Established on 20 April 2017. Awarded to employees of bodies of internal affairs for special services in the organization and implementation of operational and investigative activities, for a significant contribution to the fight against criminality and the detection of crimes, for scientific and technical support and the training of qualified personnel for the operational divisions of bodies of internal affairs.

I believe the top row contains 5 ribbons of varying widths: 2, 3 and 5 from the Russian MoD. The 1st ribbon might be the state Jubilee Medal "300 Years of the Russian Navy", it would explain its position in front of MoD awards. The only similar ribbon known to me is for the Soviet Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky 1st class and I find that quite difficult to believe considering the absence of any related WW2 ribbons. The 2nd is the Medal "For Military Valour" 2nd Class, the 3rd is from the Russian MoD but not clear enough for a positive ID, the 5th looks like the medal for 150 Years of Railway Troops of Russia. The bottom possibly contains 4 ribbons also of varying widths, my guess would be public awards (unofficial).

Medal "Marshal of the Soviet Union A.M. Vasilevsky" (Медаль «Маршал Советского Союза А.М.Василевский») Awarded to officers of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and officers of operational directorates, divisions (departments) of the branches of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, of military districts, of the Northern Fleet, of arms of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, for exemplary performance of military duties and high performance indicators, with service of 10 years or more. The medal may also be awarded to citizens who are in the reserve or retired, for previous military service in the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces who have served in the military for 25 years or more, as well as to other citizens of the Russian Federation, for assistance in solving the tasks assigned to the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Medal "Army General Shtemenko" (Медаль «Генерал армии Штеменко») Awarded to officers of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, to military and civilian personnel of the organs of organisational mobilisation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation or of structural units for the protection of State secrets of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, who served (worked) in organs of organisational mobilisation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, in military commissariats, in structural units for the protection of State secrets of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, for a minimum of five calendar years: for great personal contribution to mobilisation readiness of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, for the organisation and participation in activities aimed at the mobilisation readiness of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, for the implementation of activities aimed at the protection of State secrets of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. The medal may be awarded to citizens of the Russian Federation who have served (worked) in organs of organisational mobilisation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation or of structural units for the protection of State secrets of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, with a total service (work) time of more than 25 calendar years, it may also be awarded to sympathetic citizens of the Russian Federation for assistance in solving the tasks assigned to the organs of organisational mobilisation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation or of structural units for the protection of State secrets of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

Medal "Army General Yakovlev" (Established on 23 January 2018 by Order 17) Awarded to servicemen (with greater seniority and rank), employees (with greater seniority and rank), federal state civil servants, troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, temporarily replacing in military managerial positions (commanders, directors) of structural units of the central office of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, operational-territorial associations, formations, military units of the troops of the national guard, territorial bodies of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, organizations of higher education and other organizations of the troops of the National Guard and their deputies, as well as those who pass military service (service) in posts related to management of subdivisions, with at least 3 years in those positions: for the able leadership of military units (organizations) which contributed to the achievement of high performances in combat service and operational-service activities; for high professionalism shown in the management of military units (organizations) in the performance of combat service and operational-service tasks. May also be awarded to other citizens of the Russian Federation for assisting managers (commanders, directors) of military units (organizations) of the troops of the National Guard in carrying out the tasks assigned to them.