Established 24 January 1938. This was the first Soviet medal given as a national anniversary award. It was awarded to commanders of the Workers and Peasants Red Army and Navy for 20 years of continuous service, and to those who were decorated with the Order of the Red Banner during the Civil War. This award is particularly rare because upon the death of the rewarded, the medal was to be returned to the proper authorities. Initially, the design of this medal included a soldier passively standing in front of a tank, warship and plane. This was deemed inappropriate because it failed to show the readiness of the Red Army to repel aggressors. The final design shows a serviceman firing a rifle. Approximately 37,500 were issued. |
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1st Class-Established 2 February 1943. Medal given to partisans (citizen guerilla fighters), commanders of partisan detachments, and partisan movement organizers for personal feats of courage and valor against occupying German troops during the Great Patriotic War. This medal was presented with a temporary certificate which was changed into a regular certificate in 1948. Approximately 57,000 were issued. 2nd Class-Established 2 February 1943. Medal given to partisans (citizen guerilla fighters), commanders of partisan detachments, and partisan movement organizers for distinction in carrying out orders and assignments for higher echelons during the Great Patriotic War.This medal was presented with a temporary certificate which was changed into a regular certificate in 1948. Approximately 71,000 were issued. |
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