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    [attachmentid=49920]Are the HSL's researchable? I had such great results with my HSU recently tht I thought I would give this one a try. I have just the medal and no paperwork unfortunately. The number is 11371 who I believe puts it in the 70's. Any comments of guidance would be appreciated.

    Ron

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    Whats the Ukaz date :unsure:

    That's the date on the right hand side of the award book. If you look at yours, it says "Ukazom Prezidiuma Verkhovnovo Soveta SSSR" across the top. That's the "Ukaz of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR" with the date of the Ukaz (or declaration, it could be called) next to the award.

    An Ukaz differed from a Prikaz in that the Ukaz is only from the Supreme Soviet, whereas a Prikaz is a declaration issued by a subordinate unit (such as an Army, Division, Regiment, etc.)

    Dave

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    Here's what an official Ukaz, when published, actually looked like on paper. Sometimes they were just typewritten, but most were like this (this is for one giving awards to Civil War veterans in 1968.)

    Hope that helps!

    Dave

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    So, was this title given to ALL surviving Civil War Vets? :o

    Paul:

    Sorry for not being more clear! That's just an "example" Ukaz, as it's one of the few actually formally printed out military ones that are out there, so it makes for a nice presentation. :blush:

    This Ukaz was dated 28 October 1967, awarding decorations to many of the surviving Civil War veterans. These decorations included:

    Order of Lenin

    Order of the Red Banner

    Order of the Red Banner of Labor

    Badge of Honor

    Order of the Red Star

    Medal For Valor

    Medal For Valiant Labor

    Medal For Excellent Labor

    So, if you see an award with an Ukaz date of 28 October 67 (like the one for the Red Banner attached) you know almost 100% that it was given to a surviving Civil War veteran for their part in the Civil War.

    Dave

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