The Donetsk Republic established the medal “For the Defense of Slavyansk”
Donetsk, July 25 (Navigator, Victoria Litovchenko) – The proclaimed Donetsk Republic established the medal “For the Defense of Slavyansk”.
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“The medal “For the Defense of Slavyansk” is awarded to militias who directly took part in hostilities and in military service to defend the city, as well as civilians who were in Slavyansk during the period of its defense and through their activities made a significant contribution to its defense,” - states the order signed by DPR Defense Minister Igor Strelkov.
“The medal “For the Defense of Slavyansk” is light bronze, round, with a diameter of 29 mm. with a convex edge along the edges of the obverse and reverse, with an eyelet for attaching to a tape block. On the obverse of the medal, in the center, the St. George Cross is depicted framed by a laurel wreath. At the top of the circle are the dates: “April 13” and “July 5”. Bottom: "2014". On the reverse at the top of the medal there is an image of an eight-pointed radiant cross. Under the cross, in the middle part of the obverse, there is an inscription in two lines in Slavic font: “For the defense of / Slavyansk.” Below this inscription is the medal number. The medal “For the Defense of Slavyansk” is worn on the ribbon of the Order of the Holy Great Martyr and Victorious George,” the DPR reported.
Let us remind you that earlier the DPR leadership had already established its own awards for militias.
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