Description: The Medal of Nakhimov was a Soviet military award that honored distinguished naval service and successful combat missions. It was established in 1944 to honor Russian Admiral Pavel Nakhimov, a famous figure in Russian naval history. The award was removed from the list of state awards in 1994.Award history[edit]The Medal of Nakhimov was a Soviet military award created on March 3, 1944 by decision of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR[1] to reward distinction in the defence of the socialist homeland and to actively recognise successful combat missions on ships, in units of the Navy or of Border Guards. It was named in honour of Russian admiral Pavel Nakhimov, one of the most famous admirals in Russian naval history. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, the award was potentially and only temporarily retained by Decree No 2424-1 of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Federation of March 2, 1992.[2] It was never awarded under the Russian Federation and finally removed from the list of state awards by decree of the President of the Russian Federation of March 2, 1994.[3]Medal of NakhimovMedal of Nakhimov (obverse)TypeMilitary decorationAwarded forBravery and courage in naval theatresPresented by Soviet UnionEligibilitySoldiers and sailors of the Navy and Border GuardsStatusNo longer awardedEstablishedMarch 3, 1944Total~14,020Ribbon of the Medal of Nakhimov FEEDBACK: Please don't forget to leave a review. Feedback will be left after receiving feedback from you. If you have any problem with an item you purchased, please contact me before leaving any negative feedback. I will try to solve the problem. Your positive feedback is very important to me.
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Type: Medal
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original
Region of Origin: Russia