The medal For distinction in military service 2 Classe (Var.-1)

The medal "For distinction in military service " (Russian Медаль « За отличие в воинской службе ") was a military decoration of the former Soviet Union , which at 28 Was created in October 1974 in two classes. By the spring of 1981 about 3000 soldiers were awarded the Medal of the First Class, as well as about 25,000 soldiers with the second class . Until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in December 1991, there should be 20,000 or 120,000 Entrusted .

award conditions

The medal was awarded for both classes outstanding military achievements and contributions to peace. With their all members of the Soviet army, the naval fleet , the border troops and the troops of the Interior could be appreciated. Concrete Awards condition were excellent performances in the political and combat training in exercises and maneuvers. Furthermore, in the military for bravery , selflessness and other achievements during military service . First ceremony of the first class took place on 24 March 1975 the soldiers WA Spirin , who was considered by his valiant conduct in the arrest of criminals armed with this award . The First ceremony of the II class took place on 27 February 1975.

Stylish look and manner
The medal of the first class consists of brass and golden shimmer . The second class , however, is made ​​of nickel silver . Both have the form of a domed five-pointed star whose interstices are filled with five signs. On these the emblems of the armed forces of the Red Army , Army Navy Air Force and two weapons grade weapons genera artillery tanks are shown . The distance from beam to beam tip top is 38 mm . The obverse shows a product issued medallion center with a diameter of 23 mm and shows the left -turned portraits of soldiers (front), a sailor (middle) and an Airman (rear) . This symbolism is surrounded by a ring signature with the above semicircular inscription : За отличие в воинской службе ( for distinction in military service) and two crossed Loorbeerzweigen in the lower half of the ring. The reverse of the coin is kept smooth and empty.

The medal was worn on the left side of the upper chest Beliehenen at a red rectangular clasp with surround. In the tape on both sides are three millimeters away from the edge woven two vertical green center stripe . In addition, a star in the color of the middle class is conferred launched . The interim clips are however of the same nature and show no differences conferred class.