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Medal "For Battle Merit"

The Medal "For Battle Merit" was a Soviet military medal awarded for "combat action resulting in a military success", "courageous defense of the state borders", or "successful military and political training and preparation". It was created on October 17, 1938 by the decision of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union. Like the Medal "For Courage", its status was revised to prevent the medal from being given for years of service (a practice that was rampant in the USSR) rather than actual bravery during a battle.

Also recorded as Medal "For Combat Merit"

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Medal "For Battle Merit"

Accession: 2011-30-80 Award, Medal, Soviet Union Combat Service. 8.35"H x 4.49" W Medal was awarded by the Soviet Union authorities to Edgar A. Rioli a sailor with the Merchant Marine. He participated in convoys in the North Atlantic taking supplies to Russia during World War II. Medal has serial# 2551023. Collection of Curator Branch, Naval History and Heritage Command.

Naval History Heritage Command from Washington, DC, USA · 2011-30-80 Medal, Soviet Union, Combat Service, Reverse · CC BY 2.0

Name
Medal "For Battle Merit"
Period
1938
Region
Soviet Union
Related practice
silver

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The Medal "For Battle Merit" was a Soviet military medal awarded for "combat action resulting in a military success", "courageous defense of the state borders", or "successful military and political training and preparation". It was created on October 17, 1938 by the decision of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union. Like the Medal "For Courage", its status was revised to prevent the medal from being given for years of service (a practice that was rampant in the USSR) rather than actual bravery during a battle.

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