Some of the awards, decorations, and orders were discontinued after the dissolution of the soviet union, while others are still issued by the russian federation as of 2012. The first being pre1917 orders of the russian empire reestablished after 1991. Holders wear the order on the right side of the chest, below the state awards of the russian federation, or around the neck on a ribbon. Orders decorations medals and badges of the third reich. Collect russia soviet orders and medals order of the red. Additionally, there are many new awards that resemble imperial awards in basic design or use the doubleheaded eagle. Completely english text, with photos and captions for every soviet military and civilian order and medal in existence as of 1990. Collect russia books and reference books on medals and. Medals of the russian federation wikimedia commons. Four russian federation medals brass and enamels, 32 mm, brass and enamels, 32. Orders, decorations, and medals of the soviet union. Many of the awards were simply reworked in the russian federation, such as the transition of hero of the soviet union to hero of the russian federation. Details about 1974 russian ussr soviet military illustrated book orders and medals of the ussr. Rodobolsky was awarded the title hero of the russian federation for the.
The award system of the russian federation has varied and distinct origins. Awards of the federal security service of the russian federation. Orders, decorations, and medals of the russian federation since 1991 william a. Ushakov medal awardings embassy of the russian federation to. Not to be confused with orders, decorations, and medals of the soviet union. Ussr orders and medals soviet russian manual book 1978 ebay. The main article for this category is list of orders, decorations, and medals of the russian federation. Orders, decorations and medals of the russian federation. Orders, decorations, and medals of the russian federation since 1991 paperback 2011 by william a. Regardless of russian federation edicts, i personally find the conflation of russian empire, soviet, and russian federation orders et al. Media in category medals of the russian federation the following 200 files are in this category, out of 241 total.
A decoration is often a medal consisting of a ribbon and a medallion while the united states government does not consider all its military awards and medals as being decorations, other countries tend to refer to all their military awards and. Military medal awarded to the allied armies by the british government. The reverse contains the number of the award and the year of establishment 2008. Additionally, there are many new awards that resemble imperial awards. The order of kutuzov or in russian is a military decoration of the russian federation established during world war ii and named after famous russian field marshal mikhail illarionovich kutuzov 174518.
The order is named in honor of admiral fyodor ushakov 17441817 who never lost a battle and was proclaimed patron saint of the russian. Collect russia soviet orders and medals awards of modern. The order of ushakov or in russian is a military decoration of the russian federation bestowed to command grade naval officers for outstanding leadership. The booklet lists all types and varieties of all soviet orders and medals up to date. It was originally established 26 november 1769 as the highest military decoration of the russian empire by empress catherine the great. Orders, decorations, and medals of russia wikipedia. The russian federation awards system can be traced back to both the pre1917 orders of the russian empire and the former soviet orders that were slightly modified and kept after the ussrs collapse. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Award order medal medals ww ii second world war russia militaria army. The state award system of the russian federation has varied and distinct origins.
Extensive price list for thousands of authentic items representing history of soviet empire from 1917 to 1991 with emphasis on early years and war with nazi germany. The remaining orders and decorations were bestowed by that government until its. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Orders, decorations and medals of the russian empire. Awards and decorations of the soviet union are decorations from the former soviet union that recognised achievements and personal accomplishments, both military and civilian. Your maximum bid should be the highest amount youre willing to pay for an item. The first being pre1917 orders of the russian empire reestablished after the 1991 dissolution of the soviet union, the second is from former soviet orders that. Hahn by the order of the president of the russian federation on 5 march 2015. The entire russian federation s federal awards system was revised in 2010 by presidential decree no 1099 dated 7 sep 2010. Some of the awards, decorations and orders were discontinued after the dissolution of the soviet union, while others still issued by the russian federation as of 2010. The order of saint george or, orden svyatogo georgiya in russian is the highest purely military decoration of the russian federation. Orders, decorations and medals of the russian orthodox church. He received the medal of ushakov for his world war ii service aboard uss alabama 22 in support of the arctic convoys.
List of orders, decorations, and medals of the russian federation the award system of the russian federation has varied and distinct origins. Very convenient packet size checklist, where every type and variation has its own code number. British, russian and world orders, medals and decorations, november 20 by anonymous and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Russian book of the order and medals of the second world war. Customer login click to login click to open new account price. Russian orders, decorations and medals including those of imperial russia the provisional government and the soviet union werlich, robert on. The first being pre 1917 orders of the russian empire re established after 1991. Orders, decorations, and medals of the kingdom of yugoslavia.
Orders, medals and badges from the soviet union for sale. There should be list of orders, decorations, and medals of the russian. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. Contents 1 history 2 list of medals 3 knighthood 3. The order of nakhimov or in russian is a military decoration of the russian federation established during world war ii, bestowed to naval officers for outstanding military leadership and named in honor of russian admiral pavel nakhimov 18021855. Military awards and decorations are distinctions given as a mark of honor for military heroism, meritorious or outstanding service or achievement. Us military medals, military awards, military ranks, military orders, military. The order of alexander nevsky in its soviet and early russian federation version is made of silver, measures 50 mm wide and is a high rubyred enameled, fivepointed convex star superimposed on a decagon composed of polished diverging rays. Orders and medals of the democratic peoples republic of korea. During world war ii, 669 orders of kutuzov 1st class were awarded.
The first being pre1917 orders of the russian empire reestablished after the. Orders and medals of the ussr a handy and comprehensive illustrated guidebook to soviet military and civilian awards. Full size nice quality medal the order of alexander nevsky russian. Holders wear the order on the right side of the chest, below the state awards of the russian federation. Here we will discuss the orders and medals of the russian federation during the period following the end of the soviet state and during the chechen wars. Orders decorations medals and badges of the third reich ebay. State awards of the russian federation postcardpress military awards, military. For more information regarding books condition check provided images or ask us. Under this decree, many of the old former soviet orders that had been retained in 1991 were completely redesigned going from gold and silver breast stars to enameled medals. Your entered maximum bid will not be disclosed to the seller or other auction pa. This is stated in the book of records of the armed forces of russia. Medals for excellence in the army and navy soon followed, and by the turn of the century the system was well established. Orders, decorations, and medals of the russian federation. We feature orders, medals, ids and other attributes of power.
Pages in category orders, decorations, and medals of russia the following 41 pages are in this category, out of 41 total. Russian orders, decorations and medals including those of. The second is from former soviet orders that were slightly modified and kept after the ussrs collapse. Wikimedia commons has media related to orders, decorations, and medals of russia. The book contains information about the award system of the ussr data from the history of the establishment of orders and medals of the ussr, excerpts from their statutes or regulations, a description of the signs of orders and medals of the ussr and the ribbons established for them. Also includes number of pieces issued and other interesting information. The order was created to reward senior red army officers. Wikimedia commons has media related to orders, decorations and medals of russia.
List of orders, decorations, and medals of the russian. It also includes the newly redesigned orders from 2010. Imperial russia pre1917 click here for the ribbon chart. This page was last edited on 2 october 2018, at 04. Click here for a text list of imperial russian orders, decorations and medals. The medal of ushakov is awarded to soldiers and sailors of the navy and of the. A limited numbered edition of six 17 x23 color posters printed on quality paper illustrated with over 200 color photos showing all russian federation awards.