TacHel Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Although their exact Russian appellations translate to "memorial badges", the awards below are in fact what we in the Western World would term as "commendations". This first one is the Commendation of the Minister of National Defense of the Russian Federation Awarded to soldiers, citizens of Russia and foreign citizens who have made a significant contribution to the development of the Minisrty of Defense of the Russian Federation and interstate military relations. Worn on the right lapel of the dress uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 Commendation of the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Awarded to soldiers, citizens of Russia and foreign citizens who have made a significant contribution to the development of the RF Armed Forces and interstate relations in the military field. Worn on the right lapel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 Commendation of the Chief of the Air Force Awarded to military and civilian personnel who have served (have worked) in the Air Force for at least 10 years, veterans of the Air Force and Air Defense Forces, or to others who have made significant contributions to the Air Force for assistance in the tasks assigned to the Air Force. Worn on the left lapel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 Commendation of the Chief of Interior Troops (Still searching for award criteria) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 (edited) Commendation of the Chief of the Federal Protective Service (FSO) (Still searching for award criteria) Edited October 31, 2010 by TacHel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Interesting little pieces. Thanks for the info; if I saw these, I'd pass them off as souvenir lapel pins. Your info makes them much more desirable as a collectible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 (edited) Yup, the top 4 I have, the 5th is on the way in the mail. They are heavy for their size too, top quality, hot enamels, quite nice considering the low quality of some higher Rusian awards. Go figure! Edited November 9, 2010 by TacHel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted December 5, 2010 Author Share Posted December 5, 2010 Here is another versions of the Air Force Commendation. Made by a different maker. I must admit at being a bit disapointed at mine after seeing this version, I'll definitely be on the lookout for one! (Pic courtesy of a colleague in a Russian language forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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