03-31-2011, 06:02 AM
As mentioned in the Cross of Merit post, Order of the Banner of Labour was since 1960 also awarded to the miners as a long service award.
So, for the miners, mining technicians and mining engineers who have worked underground or in the sulfur strip mines:
for 20 years: Order of the Banner of Labour 2nd class
for 25 years: Order of the Banner of Labour 1st class
This rule was probably abolished later with the introduction of "For long work in the mining industry" 25 and 35 years badges.
As other higher awards, Order of the Banner of Labour also granted some retirement/pension privillages:
For the retired people and those entitled receive handicapped pension - 25% pension raise.
For those entitled to receive "family pension" - 10% pension rise.
Also, here's a pic of the second class in the matching box:
So, for the miners, mining technicians and mining engineers who have worked underground or in the sulfur strip mines:
for 20 years: Order of the Banner of Labour 2nd class
for 25 years: Order of the Banner of Labour 1st class
This rule was probably abolished later with the introduction of "For long work in the mining industry" 25 and 35 years badges.
As other higher awards, Order of the Banner of Labour also granted some retirement/pension privillages:
For the retired people and those entitled receive handicapped pension - 25% pension raise.
For those entitled to receive "family pension" - 10% pension rise.
Also, here's a pic of the second class in the matching box:
