Jubilee Medal
50th Anniversary of the
Armed Forces 

This medal was awarded to Soviet servicemen and women who took part in hostilities in defense of the Soviet Union, people honored with orders, the Medal for Valor, the Ushakov medal, the Medal for Combat Service, the Medal for Distinguished Service on the Soviet Frontier, the Nakimov Medal, and the Distinguished Military Service Medal.

Ribbon for 50th Anniversary of Soviet Armed Forces

This ribbon was awarded with the medal, and was worn when the full medal was not authorized (such as on off-duty uniforms). 

Veteran Serviceman's Medal

This medal was awarded to servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Frontier Guards, and MVD troops for impeccable service in the Armed Forces of the USSR for a period of 25 or more years.

They are awarded in the name of the Presidium of the USSR Supreme Soviet by the Minister of Defense, Minister of the Interior, or by the Chairman of State Security depending on the branch of service of the recipient.

Veteran Serviceman's Ribbon

This ribbon was awarded with the medal, and was worn when the full medal was not authorized (such as on off-duty uniforms). 

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