Order of Naval Merit (Russia)
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The Order "For Naval Merit" is a state decoration of the Russian Federation bestowed for excellence in military or economic maritime endeavours. It was established on February 27, 2002 by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation № 245. Its statute was amended by presidential decree № 1099 of September 7, 2010.
Order "For Naval Merit" (obverse)
Commander of the Baltic Fleet, Vice Admiral Viktor Chirkov, being awarded the Order "For Naval Merit" by president Dmitriy Medvedev on February 21, 2011. (Photo www.kremlin.ru)
Gennady Antokhin, master of a "FESCO" icebreaker, wearing his Order "For Naval Merit" with President Dmitriy Medvedev on May 3, 2012. (Photo www.kremlin.ru)
Captain 2nd Rank Viktor Lapshin being decorated with the Order "For Naval Merit" by President Dmitriy Medvedev on July 13, 2009 for distinction in the fight against Somali pirates. (Photo www.kremlin.ru)
Order of Military Merit (Russia)
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The Order "For Military Merit" is a military decoration of the Russian Federation established by presidential decree No. 442 of March 2, 1994 to reward military excellence. Its statute was amended three times, first on January 6, 1999, by decree No. 19, then on September 7, 2010, by decree No. 1099 which modernised the entire Russian awards system and finally on December 16, 2011, by Presidential Decree No. 1631.
Order "For Military Merit" (obverse)
Captain 2nd grade Oleg Kovalev being awarded the Order "For Military Merit" by President Dmitry Medvedev on December 19, 2010. (Photo www.kremlin.ru)
CEO and Chief Designer at Production and Design Association Victor Tyatinkin, just awarded the Order "For Military Merit" by President Dmitry Medvedev on May 3, 2012. (Photo www.kremlin.ru)