03-03-2014, 02:20 PM
Indeed they didn't (well state award at least) but if you look at percentage of the population that received an award it is higher than outside the Soviet sphere. If in one state 0.1% of civilians receive an award they will be seen by the collecting community as a whole usually as a "rare" award compared to a nation where 1% got "showered" with awards.
It has to be remembered that as well as the State Orders and Medals there were ministerial Medals and Badges that often negated the need for a state award.
It has to be remembered that as well as the State Orders and Medals there were ministerial Medals and Badges that often negated the need for a state award.
"Signed with his own rubber stamp"
