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WOW! Great work! I've had the pleasure of meeting general Dallaire on a few occasions. I can't wait to see the finished product! It should be worth sending him a picture!

What's the medal at top right?? Never seen that before...

Doc Wilson! Very nice rack! Congrats on the French award! :beer:

Thanks for this info guys. I must admit at having mixed feelings about this, happy for the increased knowledged and a bit sad some of these awards have suddenly lost some of their prestige for me.

Judging by the order of precedence of the Russian Federation... The Soviet equivalent would've been the Order of Lenin.

The Order of Lenin was once bestowed for long service??? :o

Where, when and how would he have earned his Order of Lenin though?? For valour during a mine cave in?

Very nice find! This is the first GVI CD with 2 bars I've ever seen!

Very nice! Congratulations on this unique acquisition!

How sad... A beautiful family like that torn apart... And unfortunately, Mervyn's right.

That would be great! Looking forward to seeing that!

This particular variant is also available in most markets. I am unsure if it is a new version for the FSB, an unadopted prototype or simply yet another variant. If anybody has some data on this subject, I would really appreciate it.

Badges have been found for 50, 100, 200, 300 and 500 patrols.

Below are decorations that were bestowed by the Border Service of Russia (1994-2003) and that ae still bestowed to this day (according to Russian friends), unchanged, by the Border Guard Service of the FSB. They are bestowed following a set number of patrols along the borders of the Russian Federation. A patrol consists of two four hour outings in a 24 hour period. Note: some Russian colleagues on other forums claimed these were nothing more than unofficial badges purchased by post commanders or the border guards themselves... These claims fell silent once I found the official site of the Border Guard Service of the FSB where they are prominently displayed with the other awards. BADGE FOR 50 PATROLS

BESTOWAL OF THE GOLD MEDAL (WITH STAR OR PALM) FOR SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES The implementation of Decree No. 2004-624 of 25 June 2004, stipulate that "The Gold Medal of National Defence can be attributed directly, irrespective of age and points of active military personnel and Reserve who have distinguished themselves in the course of an action with an increased risk and have been rewarded with a single quote without a cross, issued by the Minister of Defense, or delegated by the Chief of Joint Chiefs of Staff, the chiefs of staff of army or general managers. The quotation without cross mentioned above is marked on the ribbon of the Gold Medal of National Defence by: ¨ a Bronze Star (Regiment or Brigade); ¨ Silver Star (Division); ¨ a red star (corps); ¨ a bronze palm (army). The designations of these levels are appropriate for the language-specific training weapon or attached. A palm or a star is given for each quotation obtained, and their number is not limiting. The Gold Medal of National Defence accompanying the citation without a cross is juxtaposed above the rank and precedence, the Medal of National Defence, levels Bronze, Silver or Gold Medal and awarded has no clip and IT has not issued a diploma; award of this decoration is only mentioned in the wording of the quote without the cross individually. This medal can be either a suspension or a withdrawal for disciplinary reasons. The Chief of Defence Staff, the Joint Chiefs of Staff of Army and Director General (Directorate General of the Gendarmerie and National Security Branch external) receive delegation of the Minister of Defence for the award the Gold Medal of National Defence cross without accompanying citation issued an order lower than the palm of bronze, this delegation does not apply for the award posthumously. For operations and operations under their authority, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Joint Chiefs of Staff of Army and Director General (Directorate General of the National Gendarmerie and General Directorate of External Security) can delegate their signing for the award of the Gold Medal of National Defence without citation that accompanies the cross with bronze star, silver or vermeil. The generals, officers, noncommissioned officers, petty officers and other ranks, already holding a degree or dignity in one of the National Orders and the Military Medal, may be given a Gold Medal of the National Defence accompanying a quote without a cross.

It's in French only, so I roughly translated it very quickly: Decree No. 2004-4 of 2 January 2004, completed in Instruction No. 3250 of 1 March 2004 and Decree No. 2004-624 of 25 June 2004, in-depth reform of the conditions for award of this medal. Thus, in the words of Article I of this Order, "the Medal of National Defence is intended to reward particularly honorable service rendered by military personnel of the regular force and operational reserves at the time of their participation in or operational readiness of the armed forces, including maneuvers, exercises, field services and interventions for the benefit of people." Activities always give rise to the allocation of "points" recorded on individual scales (see below). These "points" are awarded for activities conducted from 1 January 2004 for regular military and from 1 July 2002 for members of the operational reserve. Only activities conducted from 1 September 1981 for regular military and from 1 July 1998 for members of the operational reserve are considered for the award of the medal. TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR NORMAL BESTOWAL The medal is awarded nowadays as normal, to military personnel, regular and operational reserve for the following conditions: -the bronze medal for a minimum of one year's service and a minimum of 90 points; -Silver medal for a minimum of five years' service and a minimum of 600 points (2 years minimum period in the Bronze level); -Gold Medal for a minimum of ten years of service and a minimum of 800 points (2 years minimum period in the Silver level). No one may be promoted to a higher level if he/she doesn't already hold the level immediately below. For military personnel on active duty and operational reserve, service and "points" are at 31 December of the year preceding the year of the proposal. The proposals are set by the authorities having direct knowledge of the activities performed by the personnel, under the responsibility of the military top-level or equivalent or appropriate authority and following: -the common scale for the Bronze level; -common scales specific to each army to Silver and Gold levels Silver and Gold levels are awarded within a quota set by the Minister of Defence. DECISION No 3783/DEF/CAB/SDBC/DECO/A5/B5 of 30 March 2011, setting the quota for the year 2011, levels of "Gold" and "Silver" - For the active Army, Step Gold: Silver level and 11 082: 14 691. - To reserve, Gold level: 172 and Silver level: 344. Allocation decisions as normal to take effect from 1 January of the proposal. TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR EXCEPTIONAL BESTOWAL The Medal of National Defence may also be awarded exceptionally in any of its three levels for: -a single time, exceptionally, to personel of the active and reserve that demonstrate a dynamism, dedication and effectiveness in remarkable performance of their duties. It may also be awarded for deeds requiring special qualities of courage and selflessness, or for missions that involve risks of an exceptional nature. The military force and operational reserve that receive an award of the medal, in exceptional circumstances, retain half of the previous points, actually acquired, to compete as normal on the next level. - to active personnel, the operational reserve and citizens killed or injured in the line of duty within one month from the date of the events (provided that their responsibility is not engaged in accident caused the injury or death). - a single time, exceptionally, to French civilians who have rendered honorable services particularly to the defense of France and its armies. -to foreign military and civilians who have served honorably to defend France and its armies. For staff killed or injured in the performance of duty, the proposal is established automatically within eight days after the death or hospitalization of personnel involved. A full report, with supporting documents (Bulletin of hospitalization or death) is necessarily attached.

Thanks! :cheers:

I found it quite odd that a service medal for longevity and efficiency would be awarded in such a way but I just found the June 25, 2004 decree that completely rewrote the book on this one... As Veteran mentions, an immediate award of the gold medal is quite something.

Sweet! Did you check all the pictures? In the 3rd one, the major seems to be wearing the Russian para badge!! Unless it's from an ex SSR...?

Commemorative medal for 15 Years of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Award of the Defense Ministry of the Ukraine by order 174 of the Minister of Defence of the Ukraine on6 April 2006. Awarded to military personnel (NCOs and officers) and employees of the Armed Forces of the Ukraine, and to other persons, for personal contribution to the cause of reform, development and maintenance of vital activities of the Armed Forces of the Ukraine, for high responsibilities in military service, and for other services to the Armed Forces of the Ukraine.

Medal for Excellent Service 1st degree - 20 years Award of the Defense Ministry of the Ukraine. Established on 12 September 2005 by ministerial order 545. Awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the Ukraine who faithfully and honestly perform military duty and have served in the armed forces for 20 years.

Decoration of the Minister of Defense "Valor and Honor" Established by the order 370 of the Minister of Defense of the Ukraine on 2 December 1996. Awarded to servicemen and employees of the Armed Forces for: personal merit in professional training, maintaining troops high combat readiness for two years onwards; for acquaintance with materiel in a short period of time; for bravery and courage at exercise and maneuvers and during performing one�s service and combat duties; for devotion and discipline during military service; for excellent personal skills in field, air and navy training.

Order For Courage 3rd class State award of the Ukraine established on 21 August 1996 by presidential decree 720/96. Awarded to citizens of the state for personal courage and heroism in extreme circumstances that was aimed at protecting human rights and freedoms, and the public interest.

Medal for Meritorious Service 1st class State award of the Ukraine. Established on 5 October 1996 by presidential decree 932. Amended on 16 March 2000 by Law 1549-III "On State Awards of the Ukraine". Awarded to officers and warrant officers of the Armed Forces of the Ukraine, police officers and chiefs of police, troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Ukraine, Ukraine's Security Service, Foreign Intelligence Service of the Ukraine, State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection of the Ukraine, State Border Service of the Ukraine, the State Special Transport Service and Civil Defence Forces, who have achieved high performance in combat and training, are an example of loyalty and highly successful in managing subordinates, for exemplary performance of military duties. At least 20 years of irreproachable service are required for the medal 1st class.