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02-03-2012, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CtahhR

There is still no Medal "For Combat Merit" . . .

I'm just using the English translations from the only sources available.

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Originally Posted by CtahhR

. . . but the last ribbon is indeed the Soviet Medal "For Victory Over Germany In The Great Patriotic War 1941-1945" . . . .

Could be the 25th anniversary badge, but I agree that the Soviet medal is the most likely.

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Originally Posted by CtahhR

. . . just be careful with the pins on the back of those commemoratives comrade! We do not wish you to shed blood!

Yes, they are quite lethal! And an interesting attachment method.

PS- And it is a shame to see how Bulgaria (like Mongolia and others) followed the unfortunate Soviet example by cheapening perfectly fine awards by giving them away simply for long service.

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