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This model was either a rejected prototype or a short lived transitional model for I have never seen it worn.

This is the current "Guards Badge" for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

Instituted on 20 August 2007 by decree of the Minister of Defense. Awarded to soldiers who have completed training in military institutions of higher vocational education, passed all the prescribed curriculum tests (tests with the assessment) and final certification testing with the assessment of ?excellent?.

Outstanding! Amazing! Stunning!

You put many a museum to shame! My compliments on the set up, it's magnificent!

I honestly thought I was looking at somebody's pictures of his vacation at a large museum...

Stunning! Simply stunning!

Instituted on 7 March 2000. Awarded to members of the penal correction system of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation and to other citizens of the Russian Federation for direct involvement in anti-terrorist operations, to restore constitutional order and the legitimate rights of the citizens of the Russian Federation; for active assistance to agencies and bodies of the penitentiary system in the anti-terrorist operations to restore constitutional order and the legitimate rights of the citizens of the Russian Federation.

Instituted on 26 March 2001. Awarded to officers and employees of the customs authorities of the Russian Federation for outstanding results in the protection of the economic interests and economic security of the Russian Federation; for outstanding performance and organizational skills; for the development and introduction of advanced technologies; for initiative and high performance in operational and business activities; for improving professional pedagogical skills; for significant contribution in training for the customs authorities of the Russian Federation.

Instituted on 3 March 2004. Awarded to Federal Couriers and employees of the Federal Courier Service for superior performance of their duties for five years or more and who were previously recognized for distinction in service; to other persons for assistance in carrying out tasks assigned to the Russian FCS.

Institutes on 18 May 2006. Awarded to citizens of the Russian Federation and others who assist in addressing and overcoming the challenges faced by the Federal Courier Service of Russia.

Instituted on 29 March 2003. Awarded to soldiers and civilian employees of the Federal Protective Service, as well as to citizens of the Russian Federation or foreign citizens, for merit in strengthening the Brotherhood of Arms and military cooperation; for significant contribution to the achievement of positive results obtained in the course of joint activities; for specific assistance to the Russian FPS in dealing with a task.

Second variant with enameled center.

Instituted in 2006 by decree of the Minister of Internal Affairs.

The medal comes in 2 variants, this one is plain, the second variant has enamel at its center.

Instituted on 23 August 2000 by decree of the Defense Minister. Awarded to military personnel of the railway troops of the Russian Federation if previously awarded government or departmental awards of the Russian Federation or the USSR and who faultlessly served for more than 10 years; to generals, officers, ensigns, warrant officers, sergeants and soldiers, retired, dismissed from the railway troops of the Russian Federation, of the Armed Forces of the USSR, when previously awarded government or departmental awards of the Russian Federation or the USSR and who faultlessly served for railway troops for 20 years or more; to civilian personnel of military units, research institutions, enterprises, organizations and military educational institutions of vocational education for Russian railway troops when previously awarded government or departmental awards the Russian Federation or the Soviet Union and worked flawlessly in the railway troops for 10 years or more; to citizens who have made a significant contribution to the tasks entrusted to the railway troops of the Russian Federation.

Five corner mount for serving military personnel.

Four corner mount for civilians and veterans.

Instituted on 4 February 1999 by decree of the Defense Minister. Awarded to members of the railway troops of the Russian Federation who faultlessly served for railway troops of the Russian Federation for not less than five years on military posts, in the ranks of Warrant Officer or officer, who demonstrated initiative, dedication and distinction in official responsibilities and made great personal contribution to resolving the special challenges faced by the troops, training and education of personnel, the strengthening of military readiness, research, legal and personnel support for the railway troops of the Russian Federation.

Instituted on 10 April 2001 by decree of the Defense Minister. Awarded for outstanding achievements and performance to civilian personnel of military units, research institutions, enterprises, organizations and military educational institutions of vocational education for railway troops.

Instituted on 10 April 2001 by decree of the Defense Minister. Awarded to military personnel of the railway troops of the Russian Federation for outstanding contribution to the development of railway troops, success in maintaining high combat readiness, for excellent performance in training and other achievements during military service

Double post due to lag... :banger:

Award document with the stamp of the Defense Ministry.

Instituted on 5 June 2000 by decree of the Defense Minister. Awarded to civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for outstanding performance, for high achievements in the industrial, scientific, socio-cultural activities and services in the training of highly qualified personnel.

The Sacrifice Medal was created to recognize a member of the Canadian Forces, a member of an allied force, or a Canadian civilian under the authority of the Canadian Forces who, as of October 7, 2001, died or was wounded under honourable circumstances as a direct result of hostile action.

This is a link to the web site of the Governor General of Canada for this particular award, as far as I know, no info or pictures there have any copyright unless clearly specified from outside agencies.

Governor General of Canada

Cheers!

Extremely nice quality pics showing high awards. Very sweet eye candy! Thanks for sharing! :D

This is the bogus 10th anniversary medal with award document. Many civilian and/or veterans' and/or political associations/committees bestow medals with very official looking documents and have their own also quite official looking stamps. These are unofficial (non governmental) awards.

This is a perfect example of such a medal.

FAPSI is the Russian acronym for the Federal Agency for Government Communication and Information.

The medal for Military Valour is awarded to military personnel of FAPSI for excellent performance in training, for special distinction while performing normal military or combat duties, military exercises and maneuvers; for courage, dedication and other merits as demonstrated in the performance of military duty. The 1st and 2nd classes are bestowed sequentially, 2nd class, then 1st class.

1st class: gold

2nd class: silver

Instituted on 6 December 2002 by decree of the Minister for Emergency Situations. Awarded to soldiers, officers and employees of the State Fire Service of the MES of Russia, army troops and civil defense officials of the Russian MES, and in some cases to other citizens of the Russian Federation, for courage and dedication while extinguishing fires, rescuing people and saving property from fire; for leadership in leading firefighting efforts and rescuing people; for courage, perseverance and high professionalism as demonstrated in order to prevent an explosion or fire.

Instituted on 14 May 2002 by decree of the Minister for Emergency Situations. Awarded to military and civilian aviation personnel of EMERCOM for outstanding performance of their assigned duties whether in flying, logistics or engineering operations. A helicopter or jet transport device can be worn on the ribbon.