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GERMAN PRUSSIAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL 1870 – 1871.

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Preussen Kriegsdenkmuenze 1870-1871 Fuer Kaempfer Extremely rare German Prussian Campaign Medal 1870 -1871, awarded to all German soldiers who fought against the French in the Franco - Prussian War. This is the rarest version made from melted down French captured cannons, only this version has the deep inscription on the edge AUS ERORBERTEN GESCHUTZ (MADE FROM CAPTURED GUNS) It comes with an extra long original ribbon. A circular bronze medal with loop for ribbon suspension; the face with an Iron Cross (cross pattée) with rays between the arms, inscribed ‘1870 1871’ within a wreath of laurel; the reverse with the crowned monogram of King Wilhelm above the inscription ‘Dem siegreichen Heere’ (the victorious army), circumscribed ‘Gott war mit uns Ihm sei die Ehre’ (God was with us To Him the Glory). This medal was instituted on 20 May 1871 for those active in the War with France. It was in bronze for combatants and steel for non-combatants. The conflict between France and Prussia that signalled the rise of German military power and imperialism was provoked by the Prussian (later German) Chancellor Otto von Bismarck as part of his plan to create a unified German Empire. The French armies were overcome at Sedan by the efficient Prussian forces, battle-hardened from their conflicts with Denmark and Austria. In Paris, a bloodless revolution led to the overthrow of Napoleon III. The city was besieged by the Prussians from 19 September and held out, suffering severe privation, until 28 January. France was forced to cede Alsace and Lorraine to the Germany which had been proclaimed an empire under Wilhelm I on 18 January 1871 in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles, sowing the seeds of future 20th Century conflicts. A very good example of this very scarce medal.

US Silver Star.

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The Silver Star, section 3746, title 10, United States Code (10 USC 3746), was established by Act of Congress 9 July 1918 (amended by act of 25 July 1963). The Silver Star is the third highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of any branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is also the third highest award given for valor (in the face of the enemy). The Silver Star, section 3746, title 10, United States Code (10 USC 3746), was established by Act of Congress 9 July 1918 (amended by act of 25 July 1963). The Silver Star is the third highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of any branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is also the third highest award given for valor (in the face of the enemy). The Silver Star, section 3746, title 10, United States Code (10 USC 3746), was established by Act of Congress 9 July 1918 (amended by act of 25 July 1963). The Silver Star is the third highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of any branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is also the third highest award given for valor (in the face of the enemy). The Silver Star is awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States not justifying a Service Cross—the Army Distinguished Service Cross, the Navy Cross, or the Air Force Cross. It may be awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the U.S. Armed Forces, distinguishes himself or herself by extraordinary heroism involving one of the following actions: • In action against an enemy of the United States • While engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force • While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party The Silver Star differs from the Services Crosses in that it requires a lesser degree of gallantry and need not be earned while in a position of great responsibility. Appearance:

Distinguished Service Cross (US Army).

Lavriccat — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:45:29 MDT

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The Distinguished Service Cross, section 3742, title 10, United States Code (10 USC 3742), was established by Act of Congress 9 July 1918 (amended by act of 25 July 1963). The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Army, awarded for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force. Actions that merit the Distinguished Service Cross must be of such a high degree to be above those required for all other U.S. combat decorations but not meeting the criteria for the Medal of Honor. The Distinguished Service Cross is equivalent to the Navy Cross (Navy and Marine Corps) and the Air Force Cross (Air Force). A cross of bronze, 2 inches in height and 1 13/16 inches in width with an eagle on the center and a scroll below the eagle bearing the inscription "FOR VALOR". On the reverse side, the center of the cross is circled by a wreath with a space for engraving the name of the recipient. The Distinguished Service Cross is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Army, distinguishes himself by extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of a Medal of Honor; while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing/foreign force; or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing Armed Force in which the United States is not a belligerent party. The act or acts of heroism must have been so notable and have involved risk of life so extraordinary as to set the individual apart from his comrades....

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My Collection of Awards.

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Collection of Awards.

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Medals not Soviet.

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Order of Lenin.

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#104423.Type 5 Var.1. http://www.soviet-awards.com/orders1.htm #order2 http://awards-su.com/index/datafile/leni n.htm Highest national decoration of the Soviet Union. Established 6 April 1930. Awarded to civilians for outstanding services rendered to the State, to members of the armed forces for exemplary service, and to recipients of the titles of Hero of the Soviet Union and Hero of Socialist Labor. Also awarded to factories, cities, regions, and republics. Originally, this award was very highly regarded. Nikita Khrushchev was the 110th person to receive the award in 1935 for supervision of the excavation of the Moscow Metro. It is made of gold. Center(Lenin) made of platinum. http://vimpel-v.com/nagrady/nagrady_ussr /or_lenina.shtml

Order Red Star.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:31:14 MST

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#3796676.Type 2. Established 6 April 1930. Awarded to ground forces or naval personnel of all ranks and collectively to units for outstanding service in defense of the Soviet Union in both peace and war. Until the Irreproachable Service medals were established, Orders such as the Order of the Red Star were used as length of service awards. It is made of silver.

Order for Service of Motherland in Armed Forces 3d Class.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:31:13 MST

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#6865. Type 1. Established 28 October 1974. Awarded to servicemen of the Soviet Army and Navy, and of the border and internal security troops for achievements in combat training and political education, maintenance of a high degree of combat readiness, and mastery of new combat equipment; for high efficiency in execution of duties; for fulfillment of special assignments, for valor and selflessness in the performance of military duty and other services to the Motherland during service in the armed forces.

Order of Glory 3d Class.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:31:10 MST

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#75032. Type 2 Var.1. Established 8 November 1943. Awarded to noncommissioned officers of the ground forces and to air force personnel up to and including the rank of junior lieutenant for "glorious deeds" while on active service; the degree of achievement determines the class awarded. Order mad of silver.

Order Mother Hero.

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Established 8 July 1944. Awarded to Mothers for bearing and bearing 10 or more children. Made of Gold and Silver.

Orders of Mathernal Glory 1st, 2nd and 3rd Class.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:31:05 MST

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1st Class#334774. 2nd Class#1153816. 3rd Class#474976. Established 8 July 1944. Awarded to Mothers for bearing and rearing children. 1st Class-Awarded to Mothers of 9 children. 2nd Class-Awarded to Mothers of 8 children. 3rd Class-Awarded to Mothers of 7 children. It is made of silver.

Motherhood Medals: 1st and 2nd Class.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:31:02 MST

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Matherhood medals: 1st Class-Established 8 July 1944. Awarded to mothers who gave birth to 6 children and brought them up. The award was performed only when the last of her children reached one year of age, if all her other children were alive. If a child had died while serving the state, it would be considered alive for award consideration. Adopted children were also taken into account, as being born to the rewarded mother. Made of Silver. Approximately 4,000,000 were issued. 2nd Class-Established 8 July 1944. Awarded to mothers who gave birth to 5 children and brought them up. The award was performed only when the last of her children reached one year of age, if all her other children were alive. If a child had died while serving the state, it would be considered alive for award consideration. Adopted children were also taken into account, as being born to the rewarded mother. Made of Brass. Approximately 8,000,000 were issued. 1st Class Medal made of Silver. 2nd Class Medal made of Bronze.

Medal "For Valiant Labor".

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:31:00 MST

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Established 27 December 1938. Also known as the "Medal for Labor Heroism". Awarded to laborers who have heroically dedicated themselves towards the construction of a socialist society; demonstrated a complete understanding of equipment in order to provide a high level of efficiency; and for those who have made significant contributions in the areas of science, manufacturing, and culture. Ranks above the medal for Distinguished Labor. Citizens as well as foreigners were eligible for this award. It is made of silver. Approximately 2,300,000 were issued.

Medal "For Distinguished Labor".

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:30:59 MST

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Established 27 December 1938. Awarded to laborers who distinguish themselves by high production rates, and for development in the fields of science, manufacturing and culture. Citizens as well as foreigners were eligible for this award. It is made of silver. Approximately 3,000,000 were issued.

Veteran of Labor Medal.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:30:57 MST

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Established 18 January 1974. Awarded to all workers of retirement age for their many years of labor in the Soviet economy, culture, science, medicine, and education. This medal could also be given to military personnel who had reached retirement age. It is made of a Zinc and Copper alloy. Approximately 36,000,000 were issued.Медаль учреждена Указом Президиума Верховного Совета СССР от 18 января 1974 года. ПОЛОЖЕНИЕ О МЕДАЛИ "ВЕТЕРАН ТРУДА" 1. Медаль «Ветеран труда" учреждена для награждения трудящихся за долголетний добросовестный труд в народном хозяйстве, в области науки, культуры, народного образования, здравоохранения, в государственных учреждениях и общественных организациях. Медалью награждаются рабочие, колхозники и служащие в знак признания их трудовых заслуг по достижении трудового стажа, необходимого для назначения пенсии за выслугу лет или по старости. 2. Награждение медалью "Ветеран труда" производится от имени Президиума Верховного Совета СССР Президиумами Верховных Советов союзных и автономных республик, исполнительными комитетами краевых, областных, а также Московского, Ленинградского и Киевскоги городских Советов народных депутатов. Ходатайства о награждении медалью возбуждаются администрацией, партийными и профсоюзными организациями предприятий, учреждений и организаций, районными, городскими партийными, советскими органами. 3. Медаль «Ветеран труда» вручается награжденным, как правило, в трудовых коллективах, в которых они работают. 4. Медаль «Ветеран труда" носится на левой стороне груди и располагается после медали "За доблестный труд в Великой Отечественной войне 1941—1945 гг.". ОПИСАНИЕ МЕДАЛИ "ВЕТЕРАН ТРУДА" Медаль «Ветеран труда» из томпака, посеребренная, имеет форму правильного круга диаметром 34 мм. На лицевой стороне медали на фоне расходящихся лучей расположены выпуклая надпись «СССР», рельефное изображение лавровой ветви, серпа и молота. В нижней части медали по окружности на контурном изображении ленты размещена надпись "Ветеран труда". Лицевая сторона медали оксидирована. На оборотной стороне медали на матовом светлом фоне в четыре строки расположена рельефная надпись «За долголетний добросовестный труд». Края медали окаймлены бортиком. Медаль при помощи ушка и кольца соединяется с пятиугольной колодочкой, обтянутой шелковой муаровой лентой шириной 24 мм с одной продольной полосой темно-серого цвета, одной полосой светло-серого и тремя узкими чередующимися продольными полосками белого и красного цветов. Ширина темно-серой полосы 7 мм, светло-серой - 8 мм. Края ленты окантованы узкими белыми полосками. По состоянию на 1 января 1995 года медалью "Ветеран труда" награждено приблизительно 39.197.100 человек.

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Order October Revolution.

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#14083. Var.1. http://www.soviet-awards.com/orders1.htm #order3 http://awards-su.com/index/ord/oct-revol /ru/oct-revol.htm Established 31 October 1967 in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Great Socialist October Revolution. Awarded to Soviet citizens, enterprises, organizations, and other collective groups of workers, military units, and provinces, counties, and cities of the republics. The order is bestowed for active revolutionary activities, large contributions to the strengthening and expansion of the government, outstanding merits in the building of socialism and the building of communism; also for outstanding courage and gallantry demonstrated in combat and meritorious service in strengthening the national defense of the Soviet State. The order may be awarded to foreign nationals. It is made of silver.

Three Medals for Valor.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:30:49 MST

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1.#901010. 2.#3422199. 3.Unnumbered. Established 17 October 1938. Also known as the "Medal for Courage", "Medal for Valor" and "Medal for Gallantry". Considered the most highly respected Soviet military medal, it was awarded to personnel of all ranks in the Army, Navy, Border Troops and Ministry of Internal Affairs troops for personal bravery in a theater of operations; in defense of USSR borders; for performance of a soldier's duty in life-risking situations; and for activities against spies and subversive elements. Citizens as well as foreigners were also eligible for this award. This award could be received more than once. It is made of silver. Approximately 4,600,000 were issued. http://vimpel-v.com/nagrady/nagrady_ussr/med_za_otvagu.shtml Учреждена 17 октября 1938 года. ПОЛОЖЕНИЕ О МЕДАЛИ "ЗА ОТВАГУ" 1. Медаль «За отвагу» учреждена для награждения за личное мужество и отвагу, проявленные при защите социалистического Отечества и исполнении воинского долга. 2. Медалью "За отвагу" награждаются военнослужащие Советской Армии, Военно-Морского Флота, пограничных и внутренних войск и другие граждане СССР. Медалью "За отвагу" могут быть награждены и лица, не являющиеся гражданами СССР. 3. Награждение медалью «За отвагу» производится за личное мужество и отвагу, проявленные: • в боях с врагами социалистического Отечества; • при защите государственной границы СССР; • при исполнении воинского долга в условиях, сопряженных с риском для жизни. 4. Медаль «За отвагу» носится на левой стороне груди и при наличии орденов и других медалей СССР располагается после орденов. 5. Медаль "За отвагу" - вторая, после медали "ХХ лет РККА", по времени учреждения в СССР. Медаль "За отвагу" является высшей советской медалью. ОПИСАНИЕ МЕДАЛИ "ЗА ОТВАГУ" Медаль «За отвагу» имеет форму правильного круга диаметром 37 мм. На лицевой стороне медали в верхней части изображены три летящих самолета. Ниже самолетов помещена в две строки надпись «За отвагу», под которой изображен танк. В нижней части меда расположена надпись "СССР", Все изображения на медали рельефные, надписи вдавленные, покрытые рубиновр-красной эмалью. Лицевая сторона обрамлена бортиком. Медаль изготовляется из серебра. Медаль при помощи ушка и кольца соединяется с пятиугольной колодочкой, обтянутой шелковой муаровой лентой серого цвета с двумя продольными синими полосками по краям. Ширина ленты - 24 мм, ширина полосок по 2 мм.

Medal For Valor with Document(my Father's).

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Established 17 October 1938. Also known as the "Medal for Courage", "Medal for Valor" and "Medal for Gallantry". Considered the most highly respected Soviet military medal, it was awarded to personnel of all ranks in the Army, Navy, Border Troops and Ministry of Internal Affairs troops for personal bravery in a theater of operations; in defense of USSR borders; for performance of a soldier's duty in life-risking situations; and for activities against spies and subversive elements. Citizens as well as foreigners were also eligible for this award. This award could be received more than once. It is made of silver. Approximately 4,600,000 were issued. ############# This medal was awarded to my Father.

Medal for Valor.

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Two Medals for Combat Service.

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1746994 and Unnumbered. Established 17 October 1938. awarded to personnel of all ranks in the Army, Navy, Border Troops and Ministry of Internal Affairs troops for exceptional conduct in battle resulting in the successful execution of a battle task by the military division; for personal courage shown in defense of USSR borders; for excellence in military and political training; and for mastering new warfare techniques and technology. Citizens as well as foreigners were also eligible for this award. This award could be received more than once. Approximately 3,300,000 were issued. It is made of silver.

Medal to Partisan of the Patriotic War.

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1st Class-Established 2 February 1943. Medal given to partisans (citizen guerilla fighters), commanders of partisan detachments, and partisan movement organizers for personal feats of courage and valor against occupying German troops during the Great Patriotic War. This medal was presented with a temporary certificate which was changed into a regular certificate in 1948. Approximately 57,000 were issued. 2nd Class-Established 2 February 1943. Medal given to partisans (citizen guerilla fighters), commanders of partisan detachments, and partisan movement organizers for distinction in carrying out orders and assignments for higher echelons during the Great Patriotic War.This medal was presented with a temporary certificate which was changed into a regular certificate in 1948. Approximately 71,000 were issued.

Medal for Defense of Leningrad.

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Established 22 December 1942. Awarded to all servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and civil citizens who took part in the defense of Leningrad.The famous siege of Leningrad lasted for 900 days, beginning 8 September 1941 until 27 January 1944. German forces blockaded the city in an attempt to starve the resistant inhabitants into submission. Famine was rampant. Despite being outnumbered in weapons and men, Leningrad defenders fought building to building under heavy artillery fire and air bombardment. Soviet fighters began an offensive on 14 January 1944, and the blockade of the city ended on 27 January 1944. Leningrad was awarded the Title of "Hero City" on 1 May 1945, and is one of only four "Hero Cities" in the USSR (the others being Sevastopol, Stalingrad, and Odessa.) It is made of brass. Approximately 1,496,000 were issued.

Medal for Defense of Odessa.

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Established 22 December 1942. Awarded to all servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and civil citizens who took part in the defense of Odessa. From 10 August 1941 until 16 October 1941, Soviet troops bravely defended the city against an attack force comprised of 16 divisions of German forces. Despite being outnumbered 5 to 1, the siege lasted for 73 days before the city fell to the Nazis. Odessa was awarded the Title of "Hero City" on 1 May 1945, and is one of only four "Hero Cities" in the USSR (the others being Leningrad, Stalingrad, and Sevastopol.) It is made of brass. Approximately 38,000 were issued.

Medal for Defense of Sevastopol.

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Established 22 December 1942. Awarded to all servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and civil citizens who took part in the defense of Sevastopol. For 250 days, 5 November 1941 until 4 July 1942, Soviet Army and Soviet Marines defended Sevastopol against German invaders. Despite being greatly outnumbered in guns, planes and tanks, Soviet forces defended the city until it was evacuated when food and ammunition ran out. Several military divisions managed to hide in the mountains to survive and fight using guerilla tactics against the Nazis. Sevastopol was awarded the Title of "Hero City" on 1 May 1945, and is one of only four "Hero Cities" in the USSR (the others being Leningrad, Stalingrad, and Odessa.) It is made of brass. Approximately 50,000 were issued.

Medal for Defense of Stalingrad.

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Established 22 December 1942. Awarded to all servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and civilians who took part in the defense of Stalingrad. The defense of Stalingrad was from 12 July 1942 until 19 November 1942. The 6th German Army began the offensive towards Stalingrad in 1942. Heroic defenders fought for more than 140 days under increasing enemy numbers. On 19 November 1942, the Soviet Army launched a counter-offensive, surrounding and defeating the entire 6th German Army. Stalingrad was awarded the Title of "Hero City" on 1 May 1945, and is one of only four "Hero Cities" in the USSR (the others being Sevastopol, Leningrad, and Odessa.) It is made of brass. Approximately 760,000 were issued.

Medal for Defence of Moscow.

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Established 1 May 1944. Awarded to all servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and citizens who took part in the defense of Moscow from 19 October 1941 until 25 January 1942. German forces began their offensive on Moscow on 30 September 1941. In December 1941, Soviet forces stopped any further enemy advances towards Moscow. After enforcement and weapons replenishment, the Soviets launched a counter-offensive and on 7-8 January, the enemy was driven far from Moscow. It is made of brass. Approximately 1,020,000 were issued.

Medal for Defense of Soviet Arctic.

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Established 5 December 1944. Also known as the "Defense of the Soviet Transpolar Region" and "Defense of Polar Region" medal. Awarded to all servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and civilians who took part in the defense of the Soviet Arctic. Beginning 29 June 1941, German and Finnish troops started an offensive move towards Murmansk. Towards the end of July, enemy troops moved 30 km into Soviet territory, but were met with resistance by the Soviet Army, North Soviet Navy, and Partisans. Enemy troops were stopped in the harsh arctic environment long enough for the Soviet forces to begin a counter-offensive. It is made of brass. Approximately 350,000 were issued.

Medal for Defense of Caucasus.

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Medal for Defense of Caucasus. - 29MedalforDefenseofCaucasus.jpg

Established 1 May 1944. Awarded to all servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and civilians who took part in the defense of the Caucasus. Required was a confirmation of at least 3 months service in the Caucasus defense between the period of July 1942 until October 1943. A Nazi military operation, code-named "Edelweiss" planned on German troops invading and occupying the Caucasus and Transcaucasion region. Soviet troops being outnumbered in men, tanks and cannons, defended the area so furiously, it stopped the German advance. It is made of brass. Approximately 870,000 were issued.

Four Orders "Red Banner of Labor".

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1).#74625: Type 3 Var.2. Long Oval Flat Back (Jumbo).2)#166467: Type 4. Semi-Long Oval Flat Reverse.3).#284816: Type 5 Var.2. Short Oval Flat Reverse.4).). #1058666: Type 6 Var.2. Short Oval Ring Reverse. Sterling silver, gilt, enamels. http://www.soviet-awards.com/orders6.htm #order12 http://awards-su.com/index/datafile/trud rb.htm Established 7 September 1928. Awarded to civilians and military personnel for exceptional service in production, for scientific achievement, or for government or public service. It is made of silver.

Medal for Defense of Kiev.

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Established 21 June 1961. Awarded to all servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and citizens who took part in the defense of Kiev. The Defense of Kiev from 7 July 1941 until 26 September 1941 was the greatest defensive operation of the Soviet Army during the Great Patriotic War. On 11 July 1941, German troops advanced to the Irpen river, which is located 15-20 km. West of Kiev. The Irpen became the defensive line for over 2 1/2 months. 200,000 volunteers joined Soviet Army divisions in repelling attacks that included more than 40 enemy divisions, 10 of which were tank divisions. Despite heroic resistance, Soviet troops withdrew on 20 September 1941, due to superior numbers of the enemy. It is made of brass. Approximately 100,000 were issued.

Medal for Victory over Germany.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:30:06 MST

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Medal for Victory over Germany. Var.1. Established 9 May 1945. Awarded to all servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Ministry of Internal Affairs Troops (MVD), State Security Committee Troops (KGB) and employed civilians ( such as in military administration departments, military warehouses, etc. ) who participated in the battles of the Great Patriotic War (WWII). Required was a length of service of 3 months for servicemen and 6 months for employed civilians. It is made of brass. Approximately 14,900,000 were issued.

Medal for Victory over Japan.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:30:02 MST

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Established 30 September 1945. Awarded to servicemen and employed civilians of the Soviet Army, Navy and Ministry of Internal Affairs troops (MVD) who participated in battles against Japanese forces during the period of 8-23 August 1945, while in the ranks of the 1st and 2nd Far East Transbaikal fronts, Pacific Ocean Navy, or Amur River Flotilla. After fascist Germany's defeat, its military ally Japan continued the war with Great Britain and the U.S. Large concentrations of Japanese forces threatened the Far East territories of the USSR. In accordance with the Yalta Agreement of 8 August 1945, the USSR entered into war with Japan. After 22 days of war, Japan surrendered. This signaled the end of WWII, on 2 September 1945. For outstanding heroism in battles against Japan, 87 servicemen received the Hero of the Soviet Union title, 6 receiving the Gold Star medal for the second time. It is made of Brass. Approximately 1,831,000 were issued.

Medal for Capture of Budapest.

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Medal for Capture of Budapest. - 33MedalforCaptureofBudapest.jpg

Established 9 June 1945. Awarded to all servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Ministry of Internal Affairs Troops (MVD) and State Security Committee Troops (KGB) who participated in the capturing of Budapest. Fascist troops concentrated a massive buildup near Budapest of 250,000 servicemen, 1 tank division, and 1 mechanized division. Budapest was turned into a fortress with over 300 fortification points. After heavy fighting, on 13 February 1945, the Hungarian capital was occupied by the Soviet Army. It is made of brass. Approximately 360,000 were issued.

Medal for Capture of Koenigsberg.

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Medal for Capture of Koenigsberg. - 34MedalforCaptureofKoenigsberg.jpg

Established 9 June 1945. Awarded to all servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Ministry of Internal Affairs Troops (MVD) and State Security Committee Troops (KGB) who participated in the capturing of Koenigsberg from 23 January 1945 until 10 April 1945. Koenigsberg ( the capital of Eastern Prussia ) was heavily fortified by fascist forces including 5 German military divisions and several separate Koenigsberg military divisions. 170 aircraft defended the city against the Soviet airforce. Soviet forces outnumbered the enemy, and heavy fighting lasted from 6 April until 9 April 1945. Koenigsberg was captured and renamed Kaliningrad in 1946. It eventually became part of the USSR according to resolution of the Potsdam Conference. 200 Soviet servicemen were awarded Hero of the Soviet Union titles. It is made of brass. Approximately 760,000 were issued.

Medal for Capture of Vienna.

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Established 9 June 1945. Awarded to all servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Ministry of Internal Affairs Troops (MVD) and State Security Committee Troops (KGB) who participated in the capturing of Vienna from 16 March 1945 until 13 April 1945. Enemy forces consisted of 8 tank divisions, 1 infantry division and 15 detached infantry battalions. Intensive fighting broke out between Soviet and Fascist Forces (German Allies) near Vienna, the capital of Austria. Soviet military commanders then decided to encircle Vienna from the north with the field forces of the 2nd Ukrainian Front, and from the South with a military division of the 3rd Ukrainian Front. On 6 April 1945, advanced detachments entered the outskirts of Vienna. Severe street fighting lasted for a week until 13 April 1945, when the city was completely occupied by Soviet forces. It is made of brass. Approximately 275,000 were issued.

Medal "For capture of Berlin".

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Medal "For capture of Berlin". - 36MedalforCaptureofBerlin.jpg

Established 9 June 1945. Awarded to all servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Ministry of Internal Affairs Troops (MVD) and State Security Committee Troops (KGB) who participated in the capturing of Berlin from 22 April 1945 until 2 May 1945. The capture of Berlin was one of the bloodiest military operations of WWII. With both sides combined, 3.5 million servicemen participated with 52,000 cannons, 7750 tanks and more than 10,000 planes. Soviet forces outnumbered fascist forces, but fascist troops had transformed Berlin into a fortress, with fortifications built on the streets. Severe fighting continued until the Soviet flag was hoisted over the Reichstag on 1 May 1945. 600 servicemen received the Hero of the Soviet Union title, and 13 servicemen received the Gold Star medal for the second time. It is made of brass. Approximately 1,100,000 were issued.

Medal for Liberation of Belgrade.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:29:49 MST

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Medal for Liberation of Belgrade. - 37MedalforLiberationofBelgrade.jpg

Established 21 June 1945. Awarded to all servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Ministry of Internal Affairs Troops (MVD) and State Security Committee Troops (KGB) who participated in the liberation of Belgrade from 29 September 1944 until 22 October 1944. Soviet troops began an offensive move on 28 September towards Belgrade ( the capital of Yugoslavia ) with the goal of liberating the city from fascist forces. Warships of the Dunai Navy participated. The Yugoslavian Peoples Liberation Army intensified attacks at the rear of fascist troops. On 20 October the city was liberated. It is made of brass. Approximately 70,000 were issued.

Medal for Libetation of Warsaw.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:29:45 MST

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Medal for Libetation of Warsaw. - 38MedalforLibetationofWarsaw.jpg

Established 9 June 1945. Awarded to all servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Ministry of Internal Affairs Troops (MVD) and State Security Committee Troops (KGB) who participated in the liberation of Warsaw from 14 January 1945 until 17 January 1945. On 1 August 1944, Polish Home Army General Tadeusz Komorowski ordered the Home Army to attack the German garrison. Fighters used molotov cocktails or captured German weapons to fight German artillery and aircraft. The Red Army were on the outskirts of Warsaw and halted, letting the fighting continue between the ill-equipped Polish Home Army and the German garrison for 66 days before taking Warsaw in 1945. 1,667 Soviet servicemen were awarded Hero of the Soviet Union titles. It is made of brass. Approximately 735,000 were issued.

Medal for Liberation of Prague.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:29:42 MST

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Medal for Liberation of Prague. - 39MedalforLiberationofPrague.jpg

Established 9 June 1945. Awarded to all servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Ministry of Internal Affairs Troops (MVD) and State Security Committee Troops (KGB) who participated in the liberation of Prague from 3 May 1945 until 9 May 1945. The last troops of fascist Germany, those of the Berlin garrison, had surrendered on 2 May 1945. Approximately 900,000 fascist troops resisted in Czechoslovakia. On 5 May, a national uprising against this occupation began in Prague, and the Soviet Army was asked for assistance. On 9 May 1945, Prague was liberated. 88 servicemen were awarded Hero of the Soviet Union titles. It is made of brass. Approximately 395,000 were issued.

Order "Friendship of Nations".

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:29:40 MST

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#59799. Established 17 December 1972 in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the USSR. Awarded to Soviet nationals, foreigners, establishments, institutions, organizations, military units, union and autonomous republics, provinces, autonomous provinces, national districts, and cities for distinguished services to the cause of strengthening friendship and fraternal cooperation between the socialist nations and peoples, and for significant contributions to the economic, sociopolitical, and cultural development of the USSR and its Union Republics. It is made of silver.

Medal for Valiant Labor WWII.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:29:35 MST

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Established 6 June 1945. A massive labor force was crucial to the defeat of fascist Germany. This medal was awarded to all workers who served in the Soviet industrial sector for at least one year during June 1941 until May 1945. Special circumstances allowed for a 6 month term, such as disabled veterans who returned to work, workers who graduated from professional schools, and retired workers who returned to work. It is made of Copper. Approximately 16,100,000 were issued.

Two Medals for the 100th Anniversary of Lenin's Birth.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:29:32 MST

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Established 5 November 1969. Awarded only once, during the days of celebrating of the 100th Anniversary of Lenin's birth in April 1970 in Moscow. There are three variations, one for advanced workers and economic specialists, which has the wording "For Heroic Labor. In Honor of the 100th Anniversary of V.I. Lenin 's Birthday". Another for individuals who took an active part in the struggle for the establishment of Soviet power or in defense of the Motherland, which has the wording "For Military Valor. In Honor of the 100th Anniversary of V.I. Lenin's Birthday" and for representatives of foreign delegations of the International Communist Workers movement, which is worded only "In Honor of the 100th Anniversary of V.I. Lenin's Birthday". All are made of brass. Approximately 11,000,000 were issued, of these 9 million to workers, 2 million to military servicemen and 5000 to members of foreign delegation.

Badge 25 Years Victory in WWII.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:29:29 MST

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Badge for 25th Anniversary of Victory over Germany, "VIP" issue in brass. Brass, paint. Pobeda Factory mark to the suspension device. Very fine condition; has minor chips to the black paint on the suspension device but shows very little wear otherwise. The pin has been repaired. Although not technically a medal according to the official Soviet award hierarchy, this badge essentially had a significance of a jubilee medal. The brass version was awarded primarily to high command and is much less common than the aluminum varieties.

Medals 20_30_40_50_60 Anniversary of Victory.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:29:27 MST

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Medals for 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 Years Anniversary of Victory over Germany in WWII. Awarded to veterans of WWII.

Medal XX Years RKKA.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:29:22 MST

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Medal for 20 Year Anniversary of the Workers and Peasants Red Army.## Established 24 January 1938. This was the first Soviet medal given as a national anniversary award. It was awarded to commanders of the Workers and Peasants Red Army and Navy for 20 years of continuous service, and to those who were decorated with the Order of the Red Banner during the Civil War. This award is particularly rare because upon the death of the rewarded, the medal was to be returned to the proper authorities. Initially, the design of this medal included a soldier passively standing in front of a tank, warship and plane. This was deemed inappropriate because it failed to show the readiness of the Red Army to repel aggressors. The final design shows a serviceman firing a rifle. It is made of silver. Approximately 37,500 were issued.

Medal 30 Years Anniversary of Soviet Army and NAVY.

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Medal 40 Years of Soviet Armed Forces.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:29:14 MST

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40 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR. Established 18 December 1957. Awarded to all generals; admirals; officers; sergeants; master sergeants; soldiers and marines who were serving on 23 February 1958 in the Soviet Armed Forces, Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD), or Ministry of State Security Troops (KGB). Made of Brass. Approximately 820,000 were issued.

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Medals for 50, 60 & 70 Anniversary of Soviet Union Armed Forces. Awarded to weterans of Armed Forces.

Three Orders Badge of Honor.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:29:08 MST

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#12432. Type 2 Var.5. #215738. Type 5 Var.1. #990118. Type 5 Var.2. Established 25 November 1935. Awarded on an individual or collective basis for contributions in all spheres of national life, including national defense. It is made of silver.

Medal for 20 years of Irreprochable service in MVD USSR.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:29:05 MST

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Established 25 January 1958, by the USSR Minister of Internal Affairs (MVD). Originally, Soviet awards such as the Order of the Red Star were given to commemorate length of service. These medals were established to reinforce the significance and importance of a length of service award, while keeping the higher awards reserved for uncommon deeds of valor.

Medal 300 Years Russian NAVY.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:29:03 MST

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Shows portrait of Peter the Great, founder of Russian navy, and the Admiralty building in St. Petersburg.

Marshal Zhukov Centenary Medal.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:29:00 MST

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Russian Medal.1994.

Comrade Brezhnev Centenary Medal.

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Comrade Brezhnev was a very good Man!

Prussian Franco-Prussian 1870-71 War Medal.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:28:56 MST

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Kriegsdenkmunze 1870/1871 awarded to all Prussian Combatans who was service against the French during the 1870/1871 Franco Prussian War. To the front an Iron Cross and the dates 1870/1871. To the rear the Prussian Crown with the wording: "Dem Siegrichten Heer's(The Victorious Armies), around the adge inscribed:"Gott war mitt uns. Ihm sei Ehre"(God was with us. It is his Honor).

Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914(WWI).

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:28:53 MST

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http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/ In the history of military decorations, few are as simple or striking as the Prussian Eiserne Kreuz (Iron Cross). The award was created in 1813, during the Napoleonic Wars. In 1807 Prussia was defeated by Napoleon, and entered into unwilling subservience to the French. Following Napoleon's retreat from Moscow in December of 1812, the Prussian army, forcibly allied with the French, found an opportunity to change sides, and allied themselves with Russia against France. On March 20, 1813, a new medal was instituted to commemorate the start of the war against Napoleon. The new medal was designed by noted architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel. It was a simple blackened iron cross, with continuous silver trim around the edge. One face had a simple oak leaf sprig in the center, with 1813 on the lower arm, and the Royal Cipher "FW" and a crown in the upper arm, the other face was blank. Until 1838, the blank face was the official front side of the medal, when the practice of wearing the medal with the face bearing the oak leaves outward was approved. Three grades of the medal were instituted, the Grosskreuz (Grand Cross) for senior commanders; and the 1 Klasse (1st Class), and 2 Klasse (2nd Class), for individual merit in combat. The size of the 1st and 2nd class awards was about 42mm, and examples range from 28-42mm. The 1st class medal had loops welded to the rear side, so it could be sewn to the tunic. The 2nd class medal was suspended by a ribbon ring attached to an eye welded to the top of the medal. The ribbon was black with two white edge stripes, the state colors of Prussia. A non-combatant version was also issued, it's ribbon was white with two black edge strips. The Grand Cross was a larger version of the award, about In the history of military decorations, few are as simple or striking as the Prussian Eiserne Kreuz (Iron Cross). The award was created in 1813, during the Napoleonic Wars. In 1807 Prussia was defeated by Napoleon, and entered into unwilling subservience to the French. Following Napoleon's retreat from Moscow in December of 1812, the Prussian army, forcibly allied with the French, found an opportunity to change sides, and allied themselves with Russia against France. On March 20, 1813, a new medal was instituted to commemorate the start of the war against Napoleon. The new medal was designed by noted architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel. It was a simple blackened iron cross, with continuous silver trim around the edge. One face had a simple oak leaf sprig in the center, with 1813 on the lower arm, and the Royal Cipher "FW" and a crown in the upper arm, the other face was blank. Until 1838, the blank face was the official front side of the medal, when the practice of wearing the medal with the face bearing the oak leaves outward was approved. Three grades of the medal were instituted, the Grosskreuz (Grand Cross) for senior commanders; and the 1 Klasse (1st Class), and 2 Klasse (2nd Class), for individual merit in combat. The size of the 1st and 2nd class awards was about 42mm, and examples range from 28-42mm. The 1st class medal had loops welded to the rear side, so it could be sewn to the tunic. The 2nd class medal was suspended by a ribbon ring attached to an eye welded to the top of the medal. The ribbon was black with two white edge stripes, the state colors of Prussia. A non-combatant version was also issued, it's ribbon was white with two black edge strips. The Grand Cross was a larger version of the award, about In the history of military decorations, few are as simple or striking as the Prussian Eiserne Kreuz (Iron Cross). The award was created in 1813, during the Napoleonic Wars. In 1807 Prussia was defeated by Napoleon, and entered into unwilling subservience to the French. Following Napoleon's retreat from Moscow in December of 1812, the Prussian army, forcibly allied with the French, found an opportunity to change sides, and allied themselves with Russia against France. On March 20, 1813, a new medal was instituted to commemorate the start of the war against Napoleon. The new medal was designed by noted architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel. It was a simple blackened iron cross, with continuous silver trim around the edge. One face had a simple oak leaf sprig in the center, with 1813 on the lower arm, and the Royal Cipher "FW" and a crown in the upper arm, the other face was blank. Until 1838, the blank face was the official front side of the medal, when the practice of wearing the medal with the face bearing the oak leaves outward was approved. Three grades of the medal were instituted, the Grosskreuz (Grand Cross) for senior commanders; and the 1 Klasse (1st Class), and 2 Klasse (2nd Class), for individual merit in combat. The size of the 1st and 2nd class awards was about 42mm, and examples range from 28-42mm. The 1st class medal had loops welded to the rear side, so it could be sewn to the tunic. The 2nd class medal was suspended by a ribbon ring attached to an eye welded to the top of the medal. The ribbon was black with two white edge stripes, the state colors of Prussia. A non-combatant version was also issued, it's ribbon was white with two black edge strips. The Grand Cross was a larger version of the award, about

WW1 GERMAN HINDENBURG HONOUR CROSS FOR COMBATTANS.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:28:51 MST

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WELTKRIEG EHRENZEICHEN FUER FRONTKAEMPFER Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieg was established on July 13, 1934 by General Feldmarshal von Hindenburg (therfore it is also known as the Hindenburg Cross). This beautiful German Cross commemorates those who served and fell during the Great War, and was introduced as a way to reinforce pride in German WW1 Veteran's. On auction is the Combattans grade cross with crossed Swords, awarded only to the German soldier's that actually fought on the front line in combat during WW1, it is hallmarked (makers marked) on the rear " 7 R.V. PFORZHEIM ". ########## The Cross of Honor, also known as the �Hindenburg Cross� or the �Honor Cross of the World War 1914 � 1918�, was the only military commemorative award commissioned during the reign of the Thousand Year Reich. The terms of the 1919 Treaty of Versailles presented by the Allies without negotiation with Germany were first published in Berlin on May 7th, 1919. The harsh terms, loss of lands, reparations, and virtual disarmament of the military angered and humbled the German people. The Cross of Honor was established by President Generalfeldmarshall Paul von Hindenburg on July 13th, 1934 in order to reestablish honor and pride in the military and in the German people who contributed to the first World War effort and suffered through the post Versailles Treaty Weimar Republic administration. It was commissioned by the German Reichs Chancellery and designed by Eugene Goted. Three grades of the Cross of Honor were awarded for service during World War I. These were the combatants� grade, non-combatants� grade, and the next-of-kin grade. All three grades were common in size, 38mm across the Maltese cross, with raised edges, wreaths, and dates, all of 1 mm in height. All grades of the medal also had a flat reverse with either a manufacturers stamp or number. The combatants� and non-combatants� versions of the medal were generally made of bronzed iron or of bronze. The next-of-kin grade was blackened in order to recognize the loss of a family member. All grades of the Cross of Honor had to applied for and approved by the Reichsminister of the Interior. The application must also have been accompanied by proof supporting the grade of the award. In May, 1942, the award was expanded to include Allies of Austria and Germany. The combatant grade was awarded to only those soldiers and sailors who saw combat in the German Imperial Military. The combatants� grade was a Maltese cross with a pair of swords, hilts at the bottom, crossing in an �X� between the arms of the Maltese. The swords measured 41 mm from the hilt to the tip. Each arm of the Maltese cross had raised edges highlighting the outline of the arm. The very center of the Maltese cross contained the raised numbers 1914 and 1918 indicating the duration of World War I. The year 1914 was presented directly above the year 1918. Outlining the center of the cross was a laurel wreath. Each side of the laurel was composed of five clusters of three leaves. A pair of laurel berries adorned each cluster joint. The base of the laurel wreath was tied with a ribbon. The ribbon ends curled outward slightly and flowed into the bottom arm of the cross. A ribbon ring was affixed to the upper arm of the cross and measured 1.5 to 2 mm. A ribbon loop passed through the ribbon ring. The combatants� grade ribbon was 25 to 30 mm in width. The ribbon itself had alternating bands of longitudinal orientation in colors from left to right of black, white, black, red, black, white, and black. This award was worn on a ribbon bar by the military and ranked below other combat awards but above occupation medals. A small set of golden crossed swords were affixed to the ribbon. The inactive combat veteran could wear the ribbon bar affixed with a button through his coat lapel. Approximately 6,250,000 combatants� versions of the Cross of Honor were awarded. The non-combatant grade of the Cross of Honor was awarded to non-combatant military auxiliary staff such as administrators, and medical personnel. Additionally, some civilians such as State officials could be eligible for this award class. This grade of the Cross of Honor was very similar to the combatants� grade, even realizing the same ribbon configuration and colors. However, this grade did not have the crossed swords reserved for the combat veteran. Additionally, the laurel wreath of the combatants� grade was replaced by a wreath of entwined oak leaves. This wreath was also tied by the same ribbon representation. Approximately 1,200,000 non-combatants version of the Cross of Honor were awarded. Parents or widows of soldiers who died or were reported as missing in action were eligible for the next-of-kin grade of the Cross of Honor . This grade was very similar to the non-combatants� grade with the exceptions of the ribbon color orientation and the blackening of the medal itself. The ribbon had alternating bands of longitudinal orientation in colors from left to right of white, black, white, red, white, black, and white. This medal was intended to be worn on clothing by the next-of-kin in order to honor the fallen family member and therefore the ribbon was affixed with a horizontal pin and clasp. Approximately 720,000 medals of this class were awarded.

Two Orders of Labor Glory 3d Class.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:28:44 MST

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#78103. Type 2. #133325.Type 1. Established 18 January 1974. Conferred upon individuals actively involved in industries such as manufacturing, transportation, and construction for their ingenuity, high production numbers, new product design and production methods. Made of silver.

Bronze Star USA, WWII.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:28:37 MST

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In mint condition,original WORLD WAR II U.S. BRONZE STAR MEDAL awarded for BRAVERY IN COMBAT, made in DECEMBER 1944, with correct WW2 sewn type pin clasp, ex U.S. Government surplus. The Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration which may be awarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service. When awarded for bravery, it is the fourth-highest combat award of the U.S. Armed Forces and the 9th highest military award (including both combat and non -combat awards) in the order of precedence of U.S. military decorations. The medal may be awarded for Valor (ie a particular instance of combat heroism), in which case it is accompanied with an attached V or it may be awarded for Meritorious Achievement (ie doing one's combat or non-combat job well over a period of time) in which case the medal does not have a valor component and does not have an attached V denoting Valor. Most of the bronze stars awarded are meritorious and do not have the V device. The medal is awarded to a member of the military who, while serving in or with the military of the United States after 6 December 1941, distinguished him- or herself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight, while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party. Awards may be made for acts of heroism, performed under circumstances described above, which are of lesser degree than required for the award of the Silver Star. Awards may also be made to recognize single acts of merit or meritorious service. The required achievement or service, while of lesser degree than that required for the award of the Legion of Merit, must nevertheless have been meritorious and accomplished with distinction. To be eligible for the Bronze Star Medal, a military member must be receiving hostile fire/imminent danger pay during the event for which the medal is to be awarded. As of 30 October 2000, the Bronze Star Medal may not be awarded to Department of the Army civilians. The Bronze Star Medal is typically referred to by its full name (including the word �Medal�) to differentiate the decoration from bronze service stars which are worn on campaign medals and service awards. The award that eventually became the Bronze Star Medal was conceived by Colonel Russel P. �Red� Reeder in 1943, who believed it would aid morale if there was a medal which could be awarded by captains of companies or batteries to deserving people serving under them. Reeder felt the medal should be a ground equivalent of the Air Medal, and proposed that the new award be called the �Ground Medal�. The idea eventually rose through the military bureaucracy and gained supporters. General George C. Marshall, in a memorandum to President Franklin D. Roosevelt dated 3 February 1944, wrote � The fact that the ground troops, Infantry in particular, lead miserable lives of extreme discomfort and are the ones who must close in personal combat with the enemy, makes the maintenance of their morale of great importance. The award of the Air Medal has had an adverse reaction on the ground troops, particularly the Infantry Riflemen who are now suffering the heaviest losses, air or ground, in the Army, and enduring the greatest hardships. � The Air Medal had been adopted two years earlier to raise airmen's morale. President Roosevelt authorized the Bronze Star Medal by Executive Order 9419 dated 4 February 1944, retroactive to 7 December 1941. This authorization was announced in War Department Bulletin No. 3, dated 10 February 1944. The Executive Order was amended by President John F. Kennedy, per Executive Order 11046 dated 24 August 1962, to expand the authorization to include those serving with friendly forces. This allowed for awards where U.S. servicemembers might be involved in an armed conflict where the United States was not a belligerent. At the time of the Executive Order, for example, the U.S. was not a belligerent in Vietnam, so U.S. advisors serving with the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces would not have been eligible for the award. Since the award criteria state that the Bronze Star Medal may be awarded to "any person...while serving in any capacity in or with" the U.S. Armed Forces, awards to members of foreign armed services serving with the United States are permitted. Thus, a number of Allied soldiers received the Bronze Star Medal in World War II, as well as U.N. soldiers in the Korean War, Vietnamese and allied forces in the Vietnam War, and coalition forces in recent military operations such as the Gulf War, Operation Enduring Freedom and the Iraq War. [edit] CIB & CMB Conversion As a result of a study conducted in 1947, the policy was implemented that authorized the retroactive award of the Bronze Star Medal to soldiers who had received the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Combat Medical Badge during World War II. The basis for doing this was that the badges were awarded only to soldiers who had borne the hardships which resulted in General Marshall's support of the Bronze Star Medal. Both badges required a recommendation by the commander and a citation in orders. [edit] Appearance The Bronze Star Medal was designed by Rudolf Freund (1878-1960) of Bailey, Banks and Biddle. (Freund also designed the Silver Star.[1]) The Bronze Star is a bronze star 1� inches (38 mm) in circumscribing diameter. In the center thereof is a 3/16 inch (4.8 mm) diameter superimposed bronze star, the center line of all rays of both stars coinciding. The reverse has the inscription �HEROIC OR MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT� and a space for the name of the recipient to be engraved. The star is suspended from the ribbon by a rectangular shaped metal loop with the corners rounded. The ribbon is 1 3/8 inches (35 mm) wide and consists of the following stripes: 1/32 inch (1 mm) white 67101; 9/16 inch (14 mm) scarlet 67111; 1/32 inch (1 mm) white; center stripe 1/8 inch (3 mm) ultramarine blue 67118; 1/32 inch (1 mm) white; 9/16 inch (14 mm) scarlet; and 1/32 inch (1 mm) white. [edit] Devices Additional awards of the Bronze Star Medal are denoted in the Army and Air Force by oak leaf clusters. The Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard issue award stars to denote subsequent decorations. The Valor device (or �V device�) is authorized by all services and identifies the award as resulting from an act of combat heroism (as in the case of the army and air force) or signifying that the medal was earned in combat (as in the case of the navy), thus distinguishing it from meritorious achievement awards. However, an accumulation of minor acts of combat heroism does not justify an award of the Valor device. Combat service deserving a bronze star, but not achieved in a particular valorous act, would warrant a meritorious bronze star. The Valor device does not denote an additional award. Only one may be worn on any ribbon.

Finn Medal for Winter War 1939-1940.

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Talvisodan muistomitali. Instituted: 2 August 1940. Awarded: For service in the Winter War. ########################Medal from Comrade Tuco,with GunBoards.com Raffle 2005 Prize: Packet Three Listing: 1) Finnish reissue M91-30 rifle from North China Arms. A Soviet made M91-30 captured and reissued to the Finnish Army. 2) M1891 Mosin Nagant rifle from North China Arms. A Finnish re-issued M91 with Austrian markings. 3) Traditions Model R35108 "Deer Hunter" Rifle.50 Cal, From Makarov Dot Com. Percussion, 24", 1:48 twist octagonal blued barrel. Black Composite Stock, barrel drilled & tapped for scope mount, bent hammer for same.NIB, uses #11 caps. 4) Berretta M38 parts kit from Military Gun Supply. One of the most famous and best made SMG's of WW2. 5) The SVT Manual from MHC. A translation of the original Soviet manual. 6) Aim collectors T-shirt 7) Gunboards.com collectors T-shirt 8) A reprint of an official Finnish ammo training poster from Tuco - Mosin Nagant Company. A color reprint from a 1948 dated original. 9) Soviet M91-30 rifle minus the wood and the receiver from Rick Reich. All parts are matching and the metal is in outstanding condition. A way to upgrade your beat or shot out m/91-30. 10) Finnish three pocket ammo pouch from Rick Reich. This is the rare rubberized pouch for use with the Mosin Nagant rifle models. 11) Novum Solutions collectors care gun products. 2 tubes of advanced cleaner, 2 tubes of military grade lube and a gun blue kit. 12) M91 scabbard from IMA a rather hard to locate item for your M91 bayonet. 13) Reproduction Imperial Russian flag from IMA. A stunning reproduction of Czarist era flag of pre-soviet Russia. 14) Three WW1 ersatz bayonets reissued by Turkey from JPS 15) Finnish Winter War medal from Tuco - Mosin Nagant Company. 16) IMA T shirt 17) SVT Gas regulator tool from Black River Gunsmithing 18) CETME informational CD from Gunboards member Dr. Zero

Poland 2 Crosses.

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Medaille Militaire(France).

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The M�daille militaire (Military Medal) is a decoration of the French Republic which was first instituted in 1852. The creator of the m�daille was the emperor Napol�on III, who may have taken his inspiration in a medal issued by his father, Louis Bonaparte, King of Holland. The Military Medal is issued to any non-commissioned officer or enlisted personnel who distinguishes himself by acts of bravery in action against an enemy force. Commissioned officers are not eligible. An interesting feature of the m�daille is that it's also the supreme award for leadership, being awarded to generals and admirals who had been commanders-in-chief. This particular m�daille is considered superior even to the grand cross of the L�gion d'honneur. After the First World War, the Military Medal was also issued for receiving wounds in combat. The M�daille militaire is one of rarest French decorations to be bestowed upon foreigners, in contrast to such medals as the Croix de guerre. During the Second World War, the M�daille reached its highest numbers of foreign bestowals, most often to members of the British Army as well as to the United States military. The decoration is considered, in both countries, to be the equivalent of a Meritorious Service Medal. The general's m�daille was awarded to Winston Churchill, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Josip Broz Tito, as supreme commanders of the UK, US and Yugoslav military forces, but not to the effective military leaders - but Dwight Eisenhower received one as President of the US in 1952. In addition to the individual medal, the M�daille militaire is also authorized as a unit award to those military commands who display the same criteria of bravery as would be required for the individual medal. The m�daille is displayed on the flag of these units. It's one of the rarest unit awards in the French military. This unit award should not be confused with the fourrag�re de la m�daille militaire, which is a cord suspended from the shoulder of a military uniform worn by members of units which had been mentioned in despatches. A fourrag�re aux couleurs du ruban de la m�daille militaire (fourrag�re in the colours of the ribbon of the m�daille militaire) is worn by units which had been mentioned four times, a fourrag�re aux couleurs de la l�gion d'honneur et de la m�daille militaire (fourrag�re in the colours of the ribbons of the l�gion d'honneur and the m�daille militaire) for units mentioned twelve times. Ten American units can wear the fourrag�re de la m�daille militaire.

French Franco-Prussian 1870-71 War Medal.

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French Franco-Prussian 1870-1871 War Medal or Medaille De 1870-1871. Awarded to all combatants who took part in the Campaign of July 1870 to February 1871. To the front the head of Liberty surrounded by the wording 'REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE'. To the rear a trophy with the wording 'AUX DEFENSEURS DE LA PATRIE' To The Defenders Of The Country.

Croix De Guerre 1917 (France).

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Cross of War.#####Quite soon after the break up of World War I, the French military staff felt that a new military award had to be created. At that time it existed already the "Citation du jour" (the "daily acknowledgement") to acknowledge soldiers but it was just a sheet of paper. At the end of the year 1914, the general Bo�lle, commandant in chief of the French IVe Army corps, tried to convince the French administration to create a such military award. In his work, the writer and deputy of Paris Maurice Barr�s gave him support. On December 23, 1914, the French deputy Georges Bonnefous proposed a legislative bill which has been pre-signed by 66 others deputies : this bill aimed to the creation of a "Croix de la Valeur Militaire" ("Cross of the Military Valor"). The deputy �mile Driant who is on the war zone most of the time became its natural spokesman when he was back at the parliement. On January 18, 1915, �mile Driant proposed this bill but its name has changed : now, this military award will be called the Croix de guerre (French for "Cross of War"). After parlementary talking, the bill is adopted on April 2, 1915 World War I started in 1914 and ended on 1918 : so the final and actual name is "Croix de guerre 1914-1918". On every "Croix de guerre", there is at least one mention, this one is awarded for gallantry to any member of the French military or its allies. The degree shows the importance of the former warriors role during the World War I : the lowest degree is represented by a bronze star while the highest degree is represented by a bronze palm. On a "Croix de guerre", the number of mentions are not limited. The mentions are awarded for gallantry to any member of the French military or its allies and are, depending on the degree, roughly the equivalent for U.S. Bronze Star Medal and Silver Star Medal or UK Military Cross and Military Medal.

Croix De Guerre TOE(France).

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Croix de guerre des Th�atres d'Op�rations Exterieures is a French order rewarded for military service in foreign countries. The croix des guerres des TOE was created in 1921 for overseas wars. It was awarded during Indochina War, Corean War, etc up to Kosovo War in 1999. The croix de guerre takes precedence between the ordre national du M�rite and the croix de la valeur militaire, the World War I croix being senior to the World War II one, itself senior to TOE croix. The cross is awarded to soldiers, airmen or sailors or all ranks, officers included, and also to officers and men of Allied forces, mentioned in French Despatches, for an individual feat of arms mentioned in a Despatch from the general officer commanding an Army, Army Corps, Division, Brigade or the C.O. of a regiment or the corresponding unit of Naval forces. The different classes of dispatches for which a recipient was awarded the cross may be recognized by the following emblems on the ribbon: Army Dispatch - small bronze laurel branch (Palm en bronze); Army Corps Dispatch - silver gilt star; Divisional Dispatch - silver star; Brigade, Regimental or similar Unit Dispatch - bronze star. Every mention is represented by its emblem, thus a man can wear the cross with a silver star and a bronze palm. For every five bronze palms he gets instead a silver palm. The award of the L�gion d'Honneur carries with it a Croix de Guerre avec Palme. On every "Croix de guerre", there is at least one mention, this one is awarded for gallantry to any member of the French military or its allies. The degree shows the importance of the former warriors role: the lowest degree is represented by a bronze star while the highest degree is represented by a bronze palm. On a "Croix de guerre", the number of mentions are not limited. bronze star for those who had been mentioned at the regiment or brigade level. silver star, for those who had been mentioned at the division level. silver gilt star for those who had been mentioned at the corps level. bronze palm for those who had been mentioned at the army level. silver palm represents five bronze ones. The mentions are awarded for gallantry to any member of the French military or its allies and are, depending on the degree, roughly the equivalent for U.S. Bronze Star Medal and Silver Star Medal or UK Military Cross and Military Medal.

Croix De Guerre 1939 (France).

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The Croix de guerre 1939-1945 (French for "Cross of War") is a French military decoration created in September 26, 1939, to honour people who fought with the Allies against the Axis force at any time during World War II. The recipients were pretty various according to the large line of war zone : the one who fought during the Battle of France the one who fought with the French Forces of the Interior the one who fought with the Free French Forces on the Western Front, on the Middle East Theatre on the Mediterranean Theatre during the African campaigns. Mentioned in Despatches : the lowest degree is represented by a bronze star while the highest degree is represented by a bronze palm a bronze star for those who had been mentioned at the regiment or brigade level. a silver star, for those who had been mentioned at the division level. a silver gilt star for those who had been mentioned at the corps level. a bronze palm for those who had been mentioned at the army level. a silver palm represents five bronze ones. a silver gilt palm for those who had been mentioned at the Free French Forces level (World War II only). The mentions are awarded for gallantry to any member of the French military or its allies and are, depending on the degree, roughly the equivalent for U.S. Bronze Star Medal and Silver Star Medal or UK Military Cross and Military Medal.

Order of Red Banner.

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#215205. Type 3 Var.2. Established 1 August 1924.This was the first Soviet order. Awarded to military personnel of the Soviet Army and Navy who display exceptional courage, self-denial, and valor during combat. The Order of the Red Banner originally appeared in 1918, as the Order of the Red Banner of the Russian Federation. The award was offered to citizens of the Republic for exceptional military service. Other Soviet Republics followed Russia and issued their own version of the award. Azerbaijan was the first with the Order of the Red Banner of the Azerbaijan SSR. After the formation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics in 1922, the country's all-union military decoration became the Order of the Red Banner. Earlier awards distributed by each of the Soviet Republics were allowed to be kept by their recipients. It was decided these awards had great historic significance as they were awarded during the Civil War, and served as reminders of heroic events. The Order of the Red Banner has been awarded to various Soviet naval units for exemplary service in wartime. The Baltic Fleet was cited for its role in the Revolution of 1917, and all four fleets (Northern, Baltic, Black Sea and Pacific) and the Caspian Naval Flotilla were cited for their service in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945). The Baltic Fleet is formally referred to as the Twice-Honored Red Banner Baltic Fleet. It is made of silver.

French Medaille D'Outre(Maroc).

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Medal for service Oversease. In 1962 replaced Colonial Medal.

Order Legion of Honor. Chevalier Class. 3d Republic.

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The L�gion d'honneur or Ordre national de la L�gion d'honneur is a French order established by Napol�on Bonaparte, First Consul of the First Republic, on May 19, 1802.[1] This world-renowned Order is the highest decoration in France and is divided into five various degrees: Chevalier (Knight), Officier (Officer), Commandeur (Commander), Grand Officier (Grand Officer) and Grand-Croix (Grand Cross). In 1870 the defeat of the army in the Franco-Prussian war brought another Republic. As France changed, the L�gion d'honneur changed as well. The crown was replaced by a laurel and oak wreath. In 1871, during the Paris Commune, the H�tel de Salm, headquarters of the L�gion, was burned to the ground in street fighting; the archives of the order were lost. During the First World War, some 55,000 decorations were conferred, 20,000 of which to foreigners. accountants. The Order has a maximum quota of 75 Grand Cross, 250 Grand Officers, 1,250 Commanders, 10,000 Officers and 113,425 (ordinary) Knights. As of 2000 the actual membership was 61 Grand Cross, 321 Grand Officers, 3,626 Commanders, 22,401 Officers and 87,371 Knights. It is a popular joke that half of France wants the order and the other half already owns it In the United States, General Eisenhower is among the 10,000 Americans who have received the decoration. In 1949 the Academies of West Point and Annapolis were also decorated. Although it is rare for an ambassador in Paris to be awarded the L�gion d'honneur, a posthumous exception was made for the United States ambassador Pamela Harriman in 1997. In the United States, General Eisenhower is among the 10,000 Americans who have received the decoration. In 1949 the Academies of West Point and Annapolis were also decorated. Although it is rare for an ambassador in Paris to be awarded the L�gion d'honneur, a posthumous exception was made for the United States ambassador Pamela Harriman in 1997. Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, received the award in September 2006.

French Ordre De La Legion D'Honneur, Officier Class, 4th Republic.

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This particular LEGION OF HONOUR OFFICER CLASS is of the rare luxury made veersion, of extra highest superior quality, made by the old French craftsmen of the day, in fine SILVER with 18ct GOLD CENTRE. ############ The L�gion d'honneur or Ordre national de la L�gion d'honneur is a French order established by Napol�on Bonaparte, First Consul of the First Republic, on May 19, 1802.[1] This world-renowned Order is the highest decoration in France and is divided into five various degrees: Chevalier (Knight), Officier (Officer), Commandeur (Commander), Grand Officier (Grand Officer) and Grand-Croix (Grand Cross). The President of the French Republic is the Grand Master of the Order and appoints all other members of the Order - by convention, on the advice of the Government. Its principal officers are the Chancellor and Secretary-General. Current officers of the Order include: " Grand Master: Nicolas Sarkozy " Grand Chancellor: Jean-Pierre Kelche " Secretary-General: Jacques Carr�re . Frenchmen are always received in the order to the class of knight. To be promoted to a higher class, one must prove new services to France and a set number of years must pass between appointment and promotion. The only exception is the President of the Republic, who is made a grand cross de jure upon his accession to the presidency. Foreigners are not received in the order; instead they are decorated with the insignia of the l�gion. A foreigner can be decorated directly with the insignia of a higher class. Foreign Heads of State and the wives or consorts of monarchs are made grand cross as a courtesy. Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, received the award in September 2006.

Merite Social(France).

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Ordre du M�rite Socia Knight Class. Instituted: 25 October 1936. Discontinued: 1 January 1964 & replaced by the National Order of Merit Awarded: For meritorious services within institutions concerned with social legislation. http://www.medals.org.uk/france/france02 9.htm

Belgium Croix de Guerre w-Palm.

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Croix De Guerre, The War Cross 1914-1918, Belgium with King Albert 1 "A" Monogram Palm. Awarded to military personnel for an act of bravery against the enemy. This bronze cross was instituted on 25 October 1915 and was also awarded to foreign military personnel. Except for bravery, it could also be awarded in a number of other cases, e.g. to military personnel with at least 5 front stripes (3 years of front line duty) for good conduct, to volunteers either over 40 years or under 16 years old with at least 18 months of service in a combat unit, for escaped military personnel who re-entered the army or for military personnel who, through severe war wounds, were invalided out. Emblems could be worn on the ribbon when mentioned in the Order of the Day: a mention at Army level was recognized by a bronze palm with the letter "A" (King Albert I) Also a small version of the Belgian Orders' Fourrag�re can be worn on the ribbon as e.g. the Order of Leopold I Fourrag�re. The obverse of the cross has crossed swords between the arms and shows a rampant lion in its central medallion. The reverse is identical but for the replacement of the lion by the royal cypher "A".

Afganian 1980's Medals.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:28:01 MST

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1. Medal for Valor, 1980s. German silver. 37mm wide. Design reminiscent of the Soviet Valor Medal, with a modern Soviet tank and jets flying overhead. Very fine details to the tank. Excellent condition, comes with old, lightly worn regulation ribbon. Est. 1980. The medal was awarded for bravery on the battlefield to both Afghan and Soviet servicemen. 2. Medal for Good Service, 1980-1992 In brass. Similar in design to Soviet Medal for Combat Service (aka Medal for Military Merit). Awarded to servicemen for actions that involved severe life-threatening risk and contributed to success of combat operations. Fine to very fine condition, with moderate wear. The finish has rubbed off, but raised details are well defined. The original factory ribbon has been replaced with the customary Afghan ribbon of red, black and green stripes. This is how Afghanis wore their medals in most cases. The ribbon shows light use. 32mm wide. /See "State Awards of Afghanistan", p. 43/

Iraq 3 Medals.

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1. Nut al-Istihqaq al-'Aali / Supreme Worthiness Medal, 1992-93 -- Awarded for service (?) in the 1992-93 era? Is this the same as the "Order of Perfection"? Obverse: A gilt floreate shape, 40 x 45 mm, enemeled in vertical stripes red / white / black. At the upper point, three green-enameled stars. At the botton, an open gilt book bearing the Arabic legend "Allah u Akbar" or "God is Great" with an upright gilt star above all. Suspended by a bar across the back of the medal and with an upper ribbon bar of a gilt scroll bearing the Arabic Legend "Nut al-Istihqaq al-'Aali" or "Supreme Worthiness Medal". Reverse: Plain, with a horizontal bar and clasp for ribbon attachment. Ribbon: 29 mm white with a pattern of light blue linear patches. 2. Sharah 'Uum al-M'aarak / Mother of Battles Badge -- Awarded in the aftermath of Gulf War II, it is not presently known what services this award represents. Established: Post-1991, due to flag represented on the medal. Obverse: A 30-mm circular gilt medal, with a properly-enameled curved depiction of the post-1991 Iraqi flag across the top edge. In the center, a eight crossed swords. Suspended from a green-enameled rectangular gilt plaque with the Arabic legend "Sharah 'Uum al-M'aarak" or "Mother of Battles Badge" by a small rectangular gilt plaque with crossed laurel branches. Reverse: Plain. Ribbon: None. The overall vertical dimension is 77 mm. 3. Wissam 'Uum al-M'aarak / Mother of Battles Medal, 1990-91 -- The status of Kuwait had, even since the days on the monarchy, been a contentions issue for Iraq. Kuwait was viewed as a creation of late-nineteenth-century British imperialism and severed the only good open-water port from Iraq (making Iraq, in essence, a land-locked country). The Sidqi (1936), Qasim (1961), and al-Bakr (1973) governments had all questioned the legitimnacy of Kuwait. The suffering inflicted on Iraq in the war with Iran (see 12.0000) and the less than sympathetic attitude of some of Iraq's Gulf Arab neighbors led to an increase in tensions with Kuwait throughout the late 1980s. On 2 August 1990 Iraqi troops invaded Kuwait. The United States of America quickly headed up the formation on a multi-national coalition to resist this action. Air operations against Iraq commenced on 16/17 January 1991 and ground operations began on 23/24 February 1991. The U.S. ground offensive ended with a cease-fire 3 March 1991. Awarded to Iraqi armed forces for service in Gulf War II, against the U.S.A. (and allies). A similar medal, on a different ribbon and without the obverse legend, was awarded for the Iran-Iraq War and for bravery in that war. Established: 1991. Obverse: Gilt eight-pointed rayed 40 mm sunburst star with black-enameled center with crossed swords and national arms above. On either side of the swords, the Arabic legend "Allah Akbar" or "God is Great". Below the swords, the Arabic legend in black enamel "'Uum al-M'aarak" or "Mother of Battles". Reverse: Plain. Ribbon: 30 mm, equal stripes of red, white, and black with a thin green center strips; red 2mm, white 5 mm, green 2 mm, white 5 mm, black 9 mm. The ribbon is made from a coarse, almost "plastic" material.

Star for "Pilotka".

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:27:56 MST

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Badge "Guardya".

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Officer Prof. Badge(USSR).

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Order of Alexander Nevsky.

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#34458. Type 3. http://www.soviet-awards.com/orders4.htm #order10 http://awards-su.com/index/datafile/nevs ki.htm Established 29 July 1942. Awarded to division, brigade, regiment, battalion, company, and platoon commanders for personal and skillful command of their units in action.

Badge "Excellent Driver".

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Soviet Military.

Badge "Excellent Rifleman".

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Soviet Military.

Badge Excellent MVD Policeman.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:27:46 MST

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Excellent MVD Policeman, 1950s. Brass, enamels, fine quality. Red oval badge with USSR state emblem in the center, wreath around it and blue plaque at the bottom. Note 16 republics on the Soviet state seal - indicating year of manufacture prior to 1956. Excellent condition. Includes original maker marked screw plate.

VLKSM Pins.

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VLKSM Member pins.

LenEnergo.

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Badge "For 10 Years of irreprochable work in LenEnergo". USSR Dept. of Energy, Power Plant.

Graduation Badge.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:27:34 MST

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Graduation Badge.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:27:33 MST

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Polytechnic University in Leningrad Graduation Badge(comes with Diploma). Made in 1978. Heavy metal, enamel.

The Winner of Socialist Competition,1974.

Lavriccat — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:27:31 MST

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Badge with document was given to my Mother(she was a Teacher in High School) in 1974.