02-05-2012, 10:18 PM
CtahhR Wrote:So I am a Georgian GPW Vet... I have the following awards... Red Star, OPW2, CSM, Defence of Caucasus, Defence Of Kiev, Capture of Berlin, VOG, 20VOG, 30VOG, 40VOG, 50VOG, 60VOG, 65VOG, Medal "Zhukov", Belarus "50 Years Of Liberation", Ukrainian "50 Years Of Liberation", Ukrainian Order "For Bravery" 3rd Class (For Liberation), "Umalatova" GPW labour and 55VOG, the Georgian Medal 65 years of victory and Georgian Order "Honour". How do I wear these?
Good luck cos I have no idea....
Right, things are pretty straightforward:
. Umalatova and veteran baubles have no official right to exist, as they are not officially recognized awards, so they are out of the equation and should not be mixed up with the real ones.
. Belarus, Ukrainian medals and orders are official foreign orders, and must be worn according to the official Georgian order of precedence (usually, they tend to come after the local ones)
. Official Soviet stuff must be worn according to the official Georgian order of precedence (most likely, after the new official Georgian awards, but that must be checked)
The main thing here is to stop thinking that because it has a suspension and an accompanying piece of paper, it is a real award. The list of awards is clearly defined by each country, as well as what can and cannot be worn when awarded by foreign powers. No need to reinvent the wheel every time or to throw smoke screens all over the place. Go to the source: a country's official order of precedence.
Marc
