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Soviet Medals / Badges - 1. Medal for Strengthening of Brotherhood in Arms. Good condition. Departmental military decoration from the Russian Federation. Established as a Soviet award 1979 it also corresponds to the updated versions issued by the departments of the Russian Federation starting in 1995. Awarded to military personnel and civilian citizens who make significant contributions to joint military cooperation, strengthening relations between different military branches or allied nations. Markings on the back indicate this was issued by the Russian Border Service which existed as an independent agency 1993-2003. 3.5” long, 2” wide. 2. Jubilee Medal Thirty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945. Good condition. State commemorative decoration established by the Soviet Union 25April1975. Issued to mark the 30th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in WWII. The USSR referred to WWII as the Great Patriotic War. Awarded to active and civilian personnel of the Soviet Armed Forces during WWII; Partisans, underground resistance fighters, and home front workers; Allied foreign nationals who assisted or fought alongside the Red Army, including some British and Canadian veterans of the Arctic Convoys. This medal was awarded to a military combat veteran. 3.5” long, 2” wide. 3. Soviet Medal To a Partisan of the Patriotic War 2nd Class. Good condition, in plastic sleeve. Established 02Feb1943 to honor the bravery, fortitude, and stealth of Soviet partisan fighters, underground resistance members, and movement organizers executing operations deep inside Nazi occupation lines. Came in 2 tiers:2nd class in brass, 1st class in silver. 3.5” long, 2” wide (medal); Sleeve 5” long, 2.25” wide. 4. Russian Departmental Medal For Distinction in Military Service 1st Class. Good condition, in plastic sleeve. Long service military decoration awarded by various Russian ministries to personnel for flawless service and career milestones: 1st Class 20 Years of continuous military service; 2nd Class 15 Years of service; 3rd Class 10 Years of service. The Federal Border Service (FPS) was an independent separate state agency between 1993-2003, in 2003 it was reorganized and integrated directly into the Federal Security Service (FSB) as the Border Service of the FSB. 3.5” long, 2” wide (medal); Sleeve 5” long, 2.25” wide. 5. Soviet Military Award Medal For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR. Good condition. Established 13July1950, awarded to Soviet Border Troops (KGB), regular servicemen, or civilians, for exceptional bravery, selflessness, or distinguished service while defending and securing the state boundaries of the Soviet Union. 3.5” long, 2” wide. Please see photos. Disclaimer: Due to the high quality of fakes, this item is sold as-is without warranty of authenticity.