Commentary by Russian military journalist Boris Rozhin.
Very happy for Gospodin Rozhin, whose work on the Russian military campaign in Ukraine routinely is featured in Rantburg.
[ColonelCassad] Today pleased. On June 17, an order was issued to award the medal "For Strengthening the Combat Commonwealth".
First medal since 2014. I work, of course, not for the sake of medals, but it will not be superfluous. Well, the Gestalt is kind of closed - my grandfather and father were military men, and my health did not allow me to go to the army. Nevertheless, the country still managed to help the military line.
Of course, it would not have been possible without the help of readers who helped finance our army through my channel, moderators who ensured the process and, of course, humanitarians who accumulated the funds raised through my resources and purchased everything necessary for the needs of our fighters. Well, of course, the military, who submitted a presentation on the fact of the work done.
Of course, this medal would not exist without their work. Thanks to all. We work further.
PS. About the medal "For Strengthening the Combat Commonwealth"
The Medal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation "For Strengthening the Combat Commonwealth" is awarded to military personnel and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, and in some cases to other citizens of the Russian Federation and foreign citizens for merits in strengthening the military commonwealth and military cooperation with friendly states.The medal (medal ribbon) is worn by the awarded on the left side of the chest and is located in front of the medal (medal ribbon) of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation "For Distinction in Military Service".
The medal is made of tombac, has the shape of a circle with a diameter of 32 mm with a convex rim on both sides.
On the front side of the medal: in the center - a relief image of a shield against the background of crossed swords; in the center of the shield is a relief inscription in five lines: "FOR THE STRENGTHENING OF THE FIGHTING COMMONWEALTH"; in the lower part there is a relief image of oak branches.
On the reverse side of the medal: in the center - a relief inscription in three lines: "MINISTRY OF DEFENSE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION"; in the upper part - a relief image of a fluttering ribbon; in the lower part there is a relief image of laurel branches.
With the help of an eyelet and a ring, the medal is connected to a pentagonal block covered with a silk moiré ribbon 24 mm wide. Blue stripes 5 mm wide along the edges of the tape; in the middle - equal green stripes, separated by a red stripe 5 mm wide.