Orders and medals

When did the modern Russian army emerge? After the collapse of the Soviet Union, based on the Armed Forces of the former

The German word "Wehrmacht" ("Wehrmacht") originally meant the army of the state, however, in Nazi Germany it was so officially

Every man, especially those who served, will agree that military clothing is considered a guarantee of high combat effectiveness

The tradition of decorating your clothes with a bright orange ribbon with longitudinal black stripes appeared relatively recently. IN

SS soldiers: the beginning of the story It all started in March 1923, when a personal guard and

29th Grenadier (Infantry) Division Waffen SS "Italy" (Italian No. 1). This division owed its

The Iron Cross was established on 03/10/1813 by the King of Prussia, Frederick William III (08/03/1770-06/07/1840) for awarding

Shoulder straps are part of a serviceman's clothing, and the arrangement of stars on the shoulder straps is considered to be a sign

Shoulder straps are part of a serviceman's clothing, and the arrangement of stars on the shoulder straps is considered to be a sign

The iconic award of the Russian Empire - the St. George Cross can be called the Order of Soldier's Glory. It was worn