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The Decoration "For Impeccable Service" (Russian: знак отличия «За безупречную службу») is a state decoration of the Russian Federation aimed at recognising impeccable civilian or military service to the state beyond the scope of normal long service medals.
Decoration "For Impeccable Service" | |
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Type | State Decoration |
Awarded for | Impeccable service to the state |
Presented by | Russian Federation |
Eligibility | Citizens of the Russian Federation |
Status | Active |
Established | March 2, 1994[1] |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Honorary Titles of the Russian Federation[2] |
Next (lower) | Honorary Titles of the Soviet Union[2] |
The Decoration "For Impeccable Service" was established by presidential decree No. 442 on March 2, 1994.[1] Its statute was further amended by presidential decree 1099 of September 7, 2010.[3]
The Decoration "For Impeccable Service" is divided into a civilian and a military division with different award criteria. Both are awarded for service of between 15 and 50 years.
The Decoration "For Impeccable Service" is worn on the right side of the chest after the insignia to an honorary title of the Russian Federation, and if worn in the presence of state awards of the USSR, above them.[2][3]
The Decoration "For Impeccable Service" is a 29 mm high by 32 mm wide rectangular strip of medal ribbon upon which a gilt silver device composed of Roman numerals denoting years of service, surrounded by a wreath of laurel branches for civilian recipients or of oak branches for military recipients, is affixed. The red ribbon of the Order For Merit to the Fatherland is used for civilian recipients, the Ribbon of Saint George is used for military recipients.[4]
The individuals below were awarded the Decoration "For Impeccable Service" with Roman numeral "L" for 50 years of impeccable service to the state:[5]
The individuals below were awarded the Decoration "For Impeccable Service" with Roman numeral "XL" for 40 years of impeccable service to the state:[5]
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