Major changes to the the Russian Award System - Page 2

***desantnik*** · 01-09-2011, 12:58 AM

I realize it's a matter of personal taste and sensibilities, but these are really bizarre. The mix of imperial and Soviet themes and design while intending to institute a new award system for the 21st century and beyond is unsettling.

This reminds me of the "new" US Army's "traditional" blue army service uniform. Both it and these "new" Soviet, er, Russian medals are tired anachronisms.

deValcourt · 01-09-2011, 01:06 AM

Agreed, though I have to say that these are at least a little better looking than some of the other post-Soviet awards - though no less gaudy.:rolleyes:

Personally, I think they should just make the move away from ribbon-based awards and go to a system of just badges sort of like the Mongolian awards (pin rather than screw attached though). But that is just my taste at the moment and I'm sure I'll change my mind later.

Phillip

jefflgarrison · 01-09-2011, 01:06 PM

Makes you wonder if the new "Order of the Red Star" will even be a star!

Roscoe · 01-09-2011, 05:10 PM

I think they are actually pretty nice. But that's based on how well they are made. If they are just stamped colored metal and crummy enamel work then they aren't so great.

01-09-2011, 12:58 AM	#1
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,341	Re: Russia's Modernized Orders I realize it's a matter of personal taste and sensibilities, but these are really bizarre. The mix of imperial and Soviet themes and design while intending to institute a new award system for the 21st century and beyond is unsettling. This reminds me of the "new" US Army's "traditional" blue army service uniform. Both it and these "new" Soviet, er, Russian medals are tired anachronisms.

01-09-2011, 01:06 AM	#2
deValcourt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cajun Country Age: 56 Posts: 1,565	Re: Russia's Modernized Orders Agreed, though I have to say that these are at least a little better looking than some of the other post-Soviet awards - though no less gaudy.:rolleyes: Personally, I think they should just make the move away from ribbon-based awards and go to a system of just badges sort of like the Mongolian awards (pin rather than screw attached though). But that is just my taste at the moment and I'm sure I'll change my mind later. Phillip __________________ Phillip

01-09-2011, 01:06 PM	#3
jefflgarrison Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gdańsk, Poland Age: 59 Posts: 381	Re: Russia's Modernized Orders Makes you wonder if the new "Order of the Red Star" will even be a star! __________________ "Who will come to us with a sword - will be killed by a sword. Who will come to us with a feather - will be tickled by a feather!" - citation of Alexander Nevski

01-09-2011, 05:10 PM	#4
Roscoe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lyle, Washington Posts: 112	Re: Russia's Modernized Orders I think they are actually pretty nice. But that's based on how well they are made. If they are just stamped colored metal and crummy enamel work then they aren't so great.

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