April 5, 2024
Medal Nakhimov 1941-1945 WW II CCCP USSR Russia Russian Stalingrad war
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Nakhimov Medal COPY Award History The Medal of Nakhimov was a Soviet military award created on March 3, 1944 by decision of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR [1 ] to reward distinction in the defence of the socialist homeland and to actively recognise successful combat missions on ships, in units of the Navy or of Border Guards. It was named in honour of Russian admiral Pavel Nakhimov , one of the most famous admirals in Russian naval history. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, the award was potentially and only temporarily retained by Decree No 2424-1 of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Federation of March 2, 1992. [2 ] It was never awarded under the Russian Federation and finally removed from the list of State awards by decree of the President of the Russian Federation of March 2, 1994. [3 ]Award Statute The Medal of Nakhimov was awarded to sailors and soldiers, petty officers and sergeants, ensigns and warrant officers of the Soviet Navy , Naval Infantry and naval units of KGB Border Troops for courage and bravery displayed during the defence of the Soviet Union in naval theatres, while protecting the maritime borders of the USSR, during military duties with a risk to life.14,020 Nakhimov medals were awarded from its creation in 1944 to its abolishment in 1994. [4 ]The Nakhimov Medal was worn
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