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Are you the incredibly lucky bidder who won his miniature set and ribbon bars from Carsten Zeige last fall?:o

The badge bears the coat of arms of the Soviet Union (USSR) in use between 1946 and 1956. Too big for any cap badge I've ever seen. Not an award I've ever seen. It simply might've fallen off a plaque?

Commemorative Breast Badge "200 Years of the MVD of Russia". Awarded to officers and employees of internal affairs, military and civilian personnel of internal security forces and federal public servants for faithful performance regardless of length of service (work); to former employees of internal affairs or veterans of military internal forces who impeccably served in bodies of internal affairs or in the Internal Troops of Russia and had previously received awards from institutions or organs of the criminal police, correctional system, state fire service, federal bodies of the tax police, Customs Service of the Russian federation and other federal bodies with executive powers who provide for military service; to citizens who have rendered assistance in the tasks entrusted to the MVD of Russia.

And another... Breast badge "Model Detective"

And another... Breast Badge for "Participant in Combat Operations". Instituted by ministerial Order No. 333 of 31 March 2000. Awarded to servicemen and officers of the Interior Troops of Russia, for faithful execution of combat duties and fighting for the rule of law, combating crime and terrorism, conducting counter-terrorism operations in the North Caucasus region; to members of the bodies of Internal Affairs and internal security forces, other employees of the MVD, for taking part in law enforcement activities and public safety in combat theaters.

Thanks for sharing this. But I'll be honest with you, I can't wait for the day Russian authorities really clamp down on all of these political and veterans' associations that are dishing out medals, decorations and orders all over the place. I've seen way too many pictures of Russian generals garnishing their racks with these "thingies"...

I can scan you pics of my CGDs at any resolution you require... But as far as ribbon devices go (star & palms), they're already on and won't be interchanged... If I broke a prong switching them I'd cry...

A work of art! Congrats on an AMAZING job!

This general of rocket forces is wearing the above mentioned award on his right breast pocket as per regs. (But is wearing the Decoration "For Service in Strategic Rocket Forces" too low, it should be over the pocket)

Decoration "For Combat Duty in the Strategic Rocket Forces" Instituted on 9 July 2000 by ministerial order 359. Awarded to soldiers doing military service under contract in the Strategic Rocket Forces with class 2 training qualifications or above and with excellent bearing during alerts, serving in alert crews of the Central Control of Strategic Rocket Forces, of control stations or relay stations, in alert crews at missile regiments or in the regimental command and control station: for 300 cumulative days on alert; serving in alert crews in other military units for 400 cumulative days on alert; to commanders of military units engaged in combat alert duty who rate as "excellent" during alert exercises.

Strategic Rocket Forces Decoration "For Distinction" Instituted on 12 May 2006 by ministerial order 195. Awarded to soldiers, sergeants, master sergeants, in military service by conscription or by contract in the Strategic Missile Forces for not less than 1 year: for exemplary performance of military duties, excellent performance in combat training; for high achievements in the development and maintenance of weapons and military equipment.

Both of the above decorations can be seen here properly worn as per regs by general Selyunin.

Here are two decorations (worn on the upper right breast) of Rocket Troops. At left, Decoration "Chief Marshal of Artillery Nedelin", at right, Decoration "For Service in Strategic Rocket Forces". Decoration "Chief Marshal of Artillery Nedelin" Instituted on 7 April 1998 by ministerial order 162. Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Strategic Rocket Forces, as well as veterans of the service, for distinction displayed in the line of normal duties, combat assignments, in carrying out special tasks, for courage and valor in the line of duty, as well as social activities strengthening the position of Strategic Rocket Forces. Decoration "For Service in Strategic Rocket Forces" Instituted on 4 December 1998 by ministerial order 539. Awarded to soldiers of the Strategic Rocket Forces for planning, organizing and serving in alert areas, for outstanding performance of combat duties, exemplary fulfillment of military duties and high personal performance in service while serving in the Strategic Rocket Forces for 10 years or more; for service in the Strategic Rocket Forces for 15 years or more if previously awarded the Honor Badge "Chief Marshal of Artillery Nedelin".

Emblem of Strategic Rocket Forces of the Russian Federation. This is the actual patch worn on the shoulder of their uniform tunic.

This is the only actual picture I've found thus far.

Sweet!:jumping:

Here finally is the third official design. You'll notice slight variations denoting these 2 medals came from different makers. Apologies for small pics, they're all I could find. Still no idea as to whether the different designs had different award criteria.

Any chance of some pics?

Interior Ministry (MVD) Police Forces (Militia). Breast badge for "Model Police Patrol Officer"

Jubilee Medal "150 Years of Russian Railway Troops".

I just got these 3 in. Medal "For Valour" 1st Class of the Railway Troops Service. I was impressed by its quality, its a full 3mm thick just like the other below.

INCREDIBLY informative! I'm just eating this stuff up! Thank you for sharing these incredible bits of history! Absolutely fascinating!

This is actually a great find! It's of the highest quality! Many 57'er designs were really "botched" IMHO... This is as crisp as they come. Good for you!

The Great Master hath spoken, And all in the land of Faleristica Were stunned by his knowledge and wisdom, The neophytes, prostrate before him in awe, Would later, in his honor, sacrifice Swanson TV dinners. All is well once again in the land of "gongs", And the people rejoiced in the knowledge That whatever the poser, They could always rely on the Master! Honestly Rick... You impress the living "H" outta me man!:cheers:

Rick, I honestly think you must leave (or rather sell) your knowledge to posterity... What happens if you get hit by a bus tomorrow? Or get hit in the back of the head by an old Soviet satellite? All of that knowledge will be lost... The countless hours of research, thousands of paper cuts and TV dinners... Rolls are nice, but simply raw data. A book actually explaining award criteria with links between rank/seniority and award class would be invaluable! It would probably be the first such book ever printed and would be translated and distributed World wide! Think of the fame and money! Think of how many other books you could buy! You could probably afford to hire a typist! Nerdy women with thick glasses, hair nets and bucked teeth all over you! You might actually get to unseal your front door (if you can find it) and venture out into the sunlight once again! Food for thought...