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Huh... Yeah... So unlike us to do something like that... No, really.

Great set!! Definitely not something you see everyday! Wow! Had heard of this but never thought I'd see one of them. :jumping:

Yeah... But you gotta admit maritimers are sooooo nice. IMHO, this is due to so many more civic organizations being present out East. Much easier to see and reward somebody, no?

Most probably awards to our "cloak and dagger" boys. :violent:

Now if only your friend could find the owner of the tunics! What do you think he will do with trousers?

Really? Is it still worn nowadays? Curious I've never before noticed that on a Canadian uniform. Although our uniforms now greatly vary from the British ones, our combat arms have retained most traditions from the british. Hmmm... Interesting, will definitely have to look closer next time. Thanks!

Sweet! Any info on the crownless one? I'm not familiar with it at all...

Nice finds! Especially with the eagle devices on the ribbons. Good for you! :jumping:

My pleasure. Looks awesome! :cheers:

I've seen 3 presentations of the new Order of Nevsky but have yet to find a decent picture to share here. Soon... Hopefully soon...

The insignia worn by members of honour guards over the left breast pocket. From top to bottom, Navy, Army, Air Force. A picture showing the honour guard insignia worn on the uniforms of all 3 services. Exceptionally, all ranks of honour guards wear the officer pattern cockade (with wreath) and the ministerial eagle over it usually reserved for officers. All ranks also wear gold shoulder boards.

Very interesting info, I had no idea. I remember seeing berets hanging on the opposite side but figured regulations had changed or the pics had been posted backwards as is so often seen in magazines or books. Thanks for the heads up! Very much appreciated! :cheers:

I hear you brother! :rolleyes:

I stand corrected... They're already all over eBay.

Internal troops wear the same uniform as members of the armed forces. There are many ways to identify them as Internal Troops. They wear a red beret. Their ministerial and departmental medals and badges (for merit etc) will all be Interior MInistry (MVD) awards. Eventhough they use the same cap cockades as the regular armed forces, they wear the ministerial eagle of the MVD over it (vice the Defense Ministry eagle). You will always find the patch of Internal Troops (red cross on white background) on their left upper sleeve and their district patch on the right upper sleeve. The keen eye will have noticed the leading officer in the top picture wearing many combat valour awards. Internal Troops were used extensively in the Caucasus and Chechnya alongside regular formations.

If you are unfamiliar with the Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, this link will bring you to the Wikipedia page: CLICK HERE

This is a good week! 2nd parcel in. 1- Medal for Distinguished Service 3rd class of the Federal Service for Drug Control 2- Medal for Distinguished Service 1st class of the Federal Service for Drug Control 3- Commemorative Medal 90 Years of the Personnel Office of the MVD 4- Medal for the Promotion of the Federal Service for Drug Control 5- Breast badge for staff members of the St Petersburg Civil Defense and Fire Service Academy 6- 2 small commercial (unofficial) badges that came free with the others...

It was bestowed for 90 days service in theater between August 16, 1945 and August 11, 1954. From what I found, French casualties were 103,200 dead, 114,000 wounded and 30,000 POWs. Since these numbers usually represent but a fraction of combatants, it should be a fairly high number. The medal wasn't limited to French troops, colonial and indigenous personnel also received it. Air force and naval personnel also received it when 90 non consecutive days in theater were met.

Jubilee Breast Badge 200 Years of Interior Troops 1811 - 2011. Established on 24 September 2010 by ministerial order 680. Awarded to military and civilian personnel of internal troops of Russia who conscientiously fulfill their duties and responsibilities regardless of length of service. For assisting the internal forces in carrying out their assigned tasks and/or combat missions as well as for international cooperation with Interior Ministry troops of Russia. Can be awarded both Russian and foreign citizens.

Two decorations have been created to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Interior Troops (VV MVD), a medal and a breast badge. Jubilee Medal 200 Years of Interior Troops 1811 - 2011. Established on 24 September 2010 by ministerial order 679. Awarded to soldiers and members of the civilian staff of internal forces, as well as to citizens discharged from military service who impeccably served for (worked for) 20 years or more, or that are receiving a disability pension (without a set length of service) or who are combat veterans. Can be awarded both Russian and foreign citizens.

Wow! You have all that you require to write an extremely detailed and illustrated book on the subject! Have you considered it?

Here's mine with a star for wound received. BTW, it is the medal for Indochina... This included Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

Excellent! I forwarded it to a French Gendarme buddy adding: "where were you?". :beer:

Not that small at all! Very decent collection you have there! :cheers: