Russian Federation Order of Saint Righteous Grand Duke Dmitry Donskoy

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Established by his Holiness Patriarch Alexy II and the Holy Synod on 1 October 2004. The Order is awarded to ecclesiastics, generals, veterans of the Great Patriotic War, other persons who showed courage in defense of the Fatherland, who have made contributions to the development of cooperation between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Army, and in providing spiritual and moral support for the troops.

The award is split into 3 classes. 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

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This female general officer is wearing the 1st class badge of the Order.