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Badge · Soviet Union
Отличник Советской армии
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The “Excellence in the Soviet Army” badge [«Отличник Советской Армии»] is a badge of the USSR Ministry of Defence, awarded to soldiers, sailors, sergeants and petty officers for excellent results in combat and political training and exemplary military discipline.
The badge was established by order of the Minister of Defence of the USSR on 17 April 1957, in accordance with the Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the USSR of 29 December 1956.
Translated from the Russian Wikipedia (article), under CC BY-SA 4.0.