1) Classic Military Medals – Order of the Patriotic War

The fashion industry has a saying – “entry-level and classic style”, while the Soviet union’s war of defense medals also has a classic style – Order of the Patriotic War. Order of the Patriotic War was the first medal established by the Soviet Union during the Patriotic War. It could be awarded to senior officers or ordinary soldiers. The middle part of the first order is made of gold and the rest is silver, and the second-order is all silver. But whether the first or second order, the most center, sickle, and ax relief, is solid gold.

Who can get the medal? There are some requirements in the government. For example, destroying one medium (heavy) tank or two light tanks in combat will be awarded an Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class medal; If you destroy 2 medium tanks or 3 light tanks, you will receive 1st class medal. By 1985, more than 2 million 1st medals and more than 5 million 2nd medals had been awarded in the Patriotic War. It is the most decorated medal in world history. Before 1977, all medals are handed in after awarded people died, except Order of the Patriotic War, which can be reserved as a family heirloom.

2) Customized Military Medals – Major Battle Medals

During the Patriotic War, there are many medals set according to major battles. For instance, Medals – “To defend Leningrad”,” to defend Moscow “, “to defend the Caucasus”, “to liberate Prague”, “to conquer Berlin” and so on. The “guard” and “liberation” military medals, which are 32 millimeters in diameter, are made entirely of brass and are awarded in thousands or millions of medals. Like medals to defend Leningrad, there are not only soldiers in the battle but also civilians who take care of the wounded or participate in the construction of urban fortifications. This medals are up to 1,470,000, including 15,000 children. In all, only you can do something for Leningrad, you would get one.

3) Vintage Military Medals – Historical Hero Medals

There are some red political features, such as the order of Lenin, the red star medals, the red flag medals, and some vintage stylish medals from the old days. In the extreme circumstances of the war, in order to win, the Soviet government completely abandoned ideological “prejudice” — no matter the white cat or the black cat, the good cat can catch mice. Most vintage medals are named after the historical hero or combat family such as The Alexander Nevsky medals, the Kutuzov Medals, and so on.

4) High- end Military Medals – Order of Victory

The high end of the Soviet patriotic war medal is Order of Victory. The medal was awarded only to the commander of the Soviet army who finished the battle successfully and fundamentally changed the course of the campaign. The order of victory was awarded to only 17 people worldwide. The medal weighs about 78 grams in total, including 47 grams of white gold, 2 grams of gold, 19 grams of silver, 25 carats of ruby, and 16 carats of diamond.

5) Universal Military Medals – Various Commemorative Medals

Gold Military Medals ( made by GS-JJ )

Except for those medals, there are some commemorative medals, which award to those people who provide operational support. The largest is the victory medals for Germany and Japan in May and September 1945.

Therefore, when you see Russian veterans with medals on their chests on the streets of Moscow, they may be just a regular soldier in the war. In this country, those who have contributed to ending the war are rewarded and remembered.

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Military medals are the highest honor in the military, including the army, air force, navy, marine corps, and coast guard.

Military medals are mostly designed and made by military department. If you look carefully,  you will clearly find that there are fewer long medal ribbons used.

Because soldiers don’t wear them on the neck but in front of their chest. They usually use short medal ribbon. These ribbons are multi-color. The size (1.25”)of custom military medals is small for wearing easily and beauty. Too large seems to be stiff.

Usually, lots of military award medals are worn. Military medals have magnificent meaning for each soldier.

When Do You Wear Military Medals?

Retirees, veterans, and active service members can wear military medals on their civilian clothes in some events and meetings basing on a military theme.

1. On the commendation conference, memorial day and veterans day, you can wear military medals on your military uniform.

2. You can wear it on the Parade, exhibition and funeral.

3. You can even wear it on some special occasions like wedding on the some countries. It stands for an honor. But you should wear military uniforms.

4. Do not wear medals casually, especially in the daily cloth. 

How to Choose Military Medals?

There are 3 types of military medals – enamel lapel pins, miniature military medals and full size military medals. These are special awards for soldiers.

1. On a formal occasion, full size military medals are worn.

2. Enamel Lapel Pins represent a medal, which usually is worn on the suit. It stands for the highest honor. These pins are on the ribbon or metal.

3. If you join a very informal military theme like the evening dress, the miniature military medals will be suitable. They create a less cluttered appearance.

How to Wear Military Awards Medals?

Wear Military Medals

on the Left Chest Pocket

1. These military awards medals are often worn over the left of a formal jacket or coat like a left chest pocket.

2. The center of the holding bar should be parallel to the ground;

3. The most senior medal should be further while the least senior medal should be near the left shoulder.

4. The older military medals should be closest to the shoulder.

5. You just wear military medals no more than one row of them.

6. Don’t wear military medals with a handkerchief at the same time.

7. Don’t wear other people’s award medals.

8. Nonofficial or commemorative awards are worn on the right side.

9. There is no limit about the number of custom military medals only if your medals are not overlapping. Usually, it won’t more than 5 medals.

How Military Medals Look Like?

In general, military medals are made with safety pins and ribbon. Shiny and antique military medals are most popular medals. Antique Brass and Shiny Gold is most popular plating.

Different countries have different wearing rules. Most western countries observe the rule.

GS-JJ can customize military medals for you, such as air force medals, navy medals, army medals, etc. Each U.S. military medals will be designed carefully because we know that it is very important and treated strictly. If you are interested, you can email at Info@gs-jj.com.

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