Russian Federation Decorations "For Merit" of the FSO

[TacHel]

FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICE

Found myself the decorations "For Merit" 1st and 3rd class, still looking for a second class. The 2nd class has a silver wreath like the 3rd but a gilt plaque like the 1st.

I have yet to find the establishment orders for them, even the official web site of the FSO doesn't mention the award criteria or establishment date, it simply displays drawings of the awards.

Award 1st class at top, 3rd class at bottom.

[Megan]

Neat. Thank you for sharing, Frank.

[TacHel]

Addenda: great difference in quality of the badges is due to different makers, not different classes.

[TacHel]

Another FSO award I find quite attractive is the 25 years service decoration.

There's also a decoration for excellence similar to the old Soviet army badges.