The Medal “For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR” was a military decoration of the Soviet Union established to recognise outstanding deeds related to state frontier security by members of Soviet Border Troops, servicemen and civilians.
Medal history
The Medal “For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR” was established on July 13, 1950 by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.
Medal statute
The Medal “For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR” was awarded to soldiers of Border Troops and other military personnel as well as to Soviet citizens for military exploits and special services displayed in the protection of the state borders of the USSR. More precisely:
- for bravery and selflessness displayed during combat operations aimed at the arrest of violators of the State Border of the USSR;
- for the leadership of border protection units while ensuring the inviolability of the borders of the USSR;
- for a high degree of vigilance and proactive actions which resulted in the arrest of violators of the State Border of the USSR;
- for the skilful organization of border service units and exemplary work to strengthen the borders of the USSR;
- for the excellent performance of military duties associated with the protection of the state borders of the USSR;
- for active assistance to border protection forces in their combat assignments aimed at the protection of the state borders of the USSR.
The Medal “For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR” was bestowed on behalf of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR by the Chairman of the Committee for State Security. It was worn on the left side of the chest and in the presence of other medals of the Soviet Union, immediately following the Medal “Partisan of the Patriotic War” 2nd class.When worn in the presence of orders and medals of the Russian Federation, the latter have precedence.
The Medal “For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR” awarded to those killed on duty or that have died, along with their relevant award certificates, are transferred to the families for safekeeping and as a memento.
