Medal "For Retrieving Crimea".

aviator · 03-25-2014, 08:05 AM

The medal was established few days ago.

Разведка · 03-25-2014, 08:56 AM

Any ideas as to what service the individual in the second photo represents?

***CtahhR*** · 03-25-2014, 09:00 AM

Squad Of Militia Of Special Assignment "Berkut", "Ukrainian" Ministry Of Internal Affairs.

Officially dissolved 25th February 2014.

aviator · 03-25-2014, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by CtahhR

Squad Of Militia Of Special Assignment "Berkut", "Ukrainian" Ministry Of Internal Affairs.

Officially dissolved 25th February 2014.

And restored as a unit of Russian MVD 24th March 2014.

Many "Berkut" soldiers are now the citizens of Russian Federation.

Разведка · 03-25-2014, 09:59 AM

So, both individuals are Berkut?

***desantnik*** · 03-25-2014, 10:05 AM

The man doing the pinning is Minister of Defense Shoigu.

Разведка · 03-25-2014, 11:19 AM

Sorry, I'm being unclear. I meant that the recipient in green and the recipient in blue are both Berkut?

Very interesting, overall. I'd love to see a close-up of the medal. I wonder how long it will be before the counterfeiters begin throwing those around!

***CtahhR*** · 03-25-2014, 11:31 AM

I think it's regular army.

As for ministerial awards (and some federal) of the Russian Federation, they are made by contract and there are often hundreds or thousands of correctly produced (by the correct manufacturers) awards produced in numbers beyond what is necessary and this surplus can often be bought up rather cheaply so there is very little need to counterfeit them. Very similar to the situation with United States awards. The original (used) paperwork is what to look out for!

Esteban_cool · 03-25-2014, 10:31 PM

Interesting to see that visor caps' crowns are getting smaller again...

aviator · 03-26-2014, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Разведка

Sorry, I'm being unclear. I meant that the recipient in green and the recipient in blue are both Berkut?

Very interesting, overall. I'd love to see a close-up of the medal. I wonder how long it will be before the counterfeiters begin throwing those around!

The man in green is a marine: he is wearing a typical black beret.

03-25-2014, 08:56 AM	#2
Разведка Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New England, USA Posts: 28	Re: Medal "For Retrieving Crimea". Any ideas as to what service the individual in the second photo represents?

03-25-2014, 09:00 AM	#3
*CtahhR* Forum Administrator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Deep In The Archives. Age: 17 Posts: 12,074	Re: Medal "For Retrieving Crimea". Squad Of Militia Of Special Assignment "Berkut", "Ukrainian" Ministry Of Internal Affairs. Officially dissolved 25th February 2014. __________________ "Signed with his own rubber stamp"

03-25-2014, 09:59 AM	#5
Разведка Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New England, USA Posts: 28	Re: Medal "For Retrieving Crimea". So, both individuals are Berkut?

03-25-2014, 10:05 AM	#6
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,340	Re: Medal "For Retrieving Crimea". The man doing the pinning is Minister of Defense Shoigu.

03-25-2014, 11:19 AM	#7
Разведка Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New England, USA Posts: 28	Re: Medal "For Retrieving Crimea". Sorry, I'm being unclear. I meant that the recipient in green and the recipient in blue are both Berkut? Very interesting, overall. I'd love to see a close-up of the medal. I wonder how long it will be before the counterfeiters begin throwing those around!

03-25-2014, 11:31 AM	#8
*CtahhR* Forum Administrator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Deep In The Archives. Age: 17 Posts: 12,074	Re: Medal "For Retrieving Crimea". I think it's regular army. As for ministerial awards (and some federal) of the Russian Federation, they are made by contract and there are often hundreds or thousands of correctly produced (by the correct manufacturers) awards produced in numbers beyond what is necessary and this surplus can often be bought up rather cheaply so there is very little need to counterfeit them. Very similar to the situation with United States awards. The original (used) paperwork is what to look out for! __________________ "Signed with his own rubber stamp"

03-25-2014, 10:31 PM	#9
Esteban_cool Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Santiago, Chile Age: 36 Posts: 1,103	Re: Medal "For Retrieving Crimea". Interesting to see that visor caps' crowns are getting smaller again... __________________ There's nothing in the streets Looks any different to me And the slogans are replaced, by-the-bye And the parting on the left Are now parting on the right And the beards have all grown longer overnight The Who, Won't get fooled again

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