The Soviet and Russian army were forced to take part in large and small military conflicts. Warriors who distinguished themselves in battles constantly received rewards, but some of the orders lost their relevance over time. This was mainly due to political reasons.
Medal For Military Valor
The military understood the importance of introducing such an award into the list of state orders in the early 1990s. Specialists made a proposal to review the list of medals and orders to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, and feature articles appeared in military magazines, for example, in the Army. They were planning to carry out the reform of the award system before the collapse of the USSR. It goes without saying that the process could not be fast. The disappearance of the USSR highlighted other problems.
The Medal for Military Valor nevertheless officially appeared. It was registered in 2000. Unfortunately, today this is not a state award. The war veterans are probably aware of the Battle Brotherhood public organization. It was she who established this important award, which sooner or later will gain state status.
How to get a reward?
So, in 2000, a significant event for the Russian army took place - the medal "For military valor" was established. What is awarded with such a distinction? Along with the registration of the award in state bodies, the Regulation on the award was adopted. To become the owner of such a serious medal can only be a warrior who has committed a really serious act, having seriously distinguished himself in military operations or other difficult situations involving a risk to his life. The Regulation says that this medal is worthy of:
- officers, warrant officers and military personnel of other ranks who perform military and contractual service in the ranks of the Russian army;
- officers of the Red Army, KGB troops discharged to the reserve;
- reserve officers of the Russian army.
Of course, the medal was not presented just like that. The officer must commit a heroic act. Of course, soldiers can save people in distress, but they cannot count on this award, since there is an important point: the medal "For military valor" is awarded only to persons with the status of a participant in hostilities.
What does the medal look like?
Military traditions in high-quality and strong armies are always handed down from generation to generation, respected and respected. In its design, the award “For Military Valor” is similar to the Soviet distinction “For Military Merit”. All the same round shape with a diameter of 32 millimeters. The block, like the Soviet predecessor, is pentagonal.
On both sides of the coin, we can find different images. On one side is a Kalashnikov assault rifle as a military symbol of most of the local clashes of recent decades, under which the inscription: "Honor and courage" is carved. The other side of the award is no less original. Designers painted a five-pointed star with a symbolic inscription: "For military valor." Also here we see the usual saber of the Russian royal cavalry and the Mosin rifle, which was used in the first half of the 20th century.
The certificate for the medal “For military valor” is issued to each awarded with the signature of the president of the society “Combat Brotherhood” - former Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Boris Gromov.