Gerd Becker Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Hello Gentlemen,i would like to know, which were the requirements to get a Guards-badge? Did the soldier has to distinguish himself or did all members of Guards-Units get one?Thanks in advanceall the best,Gerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudeman Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Hello Gentlemen,i would like to know, which were the requirements to get a Guards-badge? Did the soldier has to distinguish himself or did all members of Guards-Units get one?Thanks in advanceall the best,GerdMere assignment to a Guards unit entitled one to the title "Guards" and the right to wear the badge. I have never seen more detailed regulations concerning time assigned, revocation of a Guards badge, etc. but the Soviets may not have ever written them or exercised them arbitrarily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerd Becker Posted December 20, 2005 Author Share Posted December 20, 2005 Thank you Gerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 The Guards were born in the summer and automn of 1941 near Smolensk and Yelnya. because of the heavy fighting and heroic deeds, some of the infantry divisions attained the status of guards. On 21 May 1942, the Guards were officially recognized and a breast plate was introduced. The Guards were paid more than the normal troops.Reference: Borisov's bookSo, from what I was able to translate, it would seem that the division would obtain the Guards status for experience and combat feats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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