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== History == |
== History == |
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The Georgian ribbon emerged as part of the [[Order of St George]], established in [[1769]] as the highest military decoration of the [[Russian empire]] (and re-established in 1998 by the [[Russian Federation]]). While the Order of St George was normally not a collective award, the ribbon was sometimes granted to regiments and units that performed brilliantly during wartime and constituted an integral part of some collective [[battle honours]] (such as [[Colours, standards and guidons|banners]] and [[pennants]]). When not awarded the full Order, some distinguished officers were granted ceremonial swords, adorned with the Georgian ribbon. In [[1806]], distinctive Georgian [[banners]] were introduced as a further battle honour awarded to meritous Guards and [[ |
The Georgian ribbon emerged as part of the [[Order of St George]], established in [[1769]] as the highest military decoration of the [[Russian empire]] (and re-established in 1998 by the [[Russian Federation]]). While the Order of St George was normally not a collective award, the ribbon was sometimes granted to regiments and units that performed brilliantly during wartime and constituted an integral part of some collective [[battle honours]] (such as [[Colours, standards and guidons|banners]] and [[pennants]]). When not awarded the full Order, some distinguished officers were granted ceremonial swords, adorned with the Georgian ribbon. In [[1806]], distinctive Georgian [[banners]] were introduced as a further battle honour awarded to meritous Guards and [[Russian imperial guard|Life-Guard]] regiments. The pike on which these flags were mounted was topped by the [[St George Cross]] and adorned with 4,44 cm wide Georgian ribbons. It remained the highest collective military award in the [[Russian military]] until the Revolution in 1917. |
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The title of the Soviet Guards was first introduced on [[September 18]], 1941 in accordance with the decision of the [[Headquarters]] of the [[Supreme Commander-in-Chief]] (''Ставка Верховного Главнокомандующего'', or [[Stavka]] Verkhovnogo Glavnokomanduyuschego) and by the order №308 of the [[People's Commissar]] of Defense for the distinguished services during the [[Yelnya Offensive]]. The 100th, 127th, 153rd and 161st Rifle Divisions were renamed into the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Guards Divisions, respectively. The units and formations nominated for the Soviet Guard title received special Guards [[banner]] in accordance with the decision of the [[Presidium of the Supreme Soviet]] of the [[USSR]]. On [[May 21]], [[1942]], the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR introduced Guards [[Military rank|rank]]s and Guards [[badge]]s to be worn of the right side of the chest. Both included the Georgian ribbon pattern. In [[June]] of [[1943]], they introduced the Guards Red Banners for the land forces and in [[February]] of [[1944]] - for the naval forces. Georgian ribbons adorned the banners exactly as in the 19th century. |
The title of the Soviet Guards was first introduced on [[September 18]], 1941 in accordance with the decision of the [[Headquarters]] of the [[Supreme Commander-in-Chief]] (''Ставка Верховного Главнокомандующего'', or [[Stavka]] Verkhovnogo Glavnokomanduyuschego) and by the order №308 of the [[People's Commissar]] of Defense for the distinguished services during the [[Yelnya Offensive]]. The 100th, 127th, 153rd and 161st Rifle Divisions were renamed into the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Guards Divisions, respectively. The units and formations nominated for the Soviet Guard title received special Guards [[banner]] in accordance with the decision of the [[Presidium of the Supreme Soviet]] of the [[USSR]]. On [[May 21]], [[1942]], the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR introduced Guards [[Military rank|rank]]s and Guards [[badge]]s to be worn of the right side of the chest. Both included the Georgian ribbon pattern. In [[June]] of [[1943]], they introduced the Guards Red Banners for the land forces and in [[February]] of [[1944]] - for the naval forces. Georgian ribbons adorned the banners exactly as in the 19th century. |
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[[Image:Slava.jpg|thumb|100px|Order of Glory 2nd degree.]] |
[[Image:Slava.jpg|thumb|100px|Order of Glory 2nd degree.]] |
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Since the 60th anniversary of the [[Victory Day]] (9th of May in Russia), the ribbon is freely worn by civilians as an act of commemoration and rememberance (like poppies in Great Britain on [[Rememberance Day]]). |
Since the 60th anniversary of the [[Victory Day]] (9th of May in Russia), the ribbon is freely worn by civilians as an act of commemoration and rememberance (like poppies in Great Britain on [[Rememberance Day]]). |
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== Symbolism == |
== Symbolism == |
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Revision as of 20:25, 11 March 2006
Origins of the Russian Georgian Ribbon can be traced back to the Russian empire, and it constitutes nowadays one of the most recognised and respected symbols of military valour in modern Russia. It is widely associated with the commemoration of World War II and especially with the units who were awarded the collective Guard battle honours during the conflict.
The ribbon consist of a bicolour black and orange pattern, with three black and two orange stripes.
History
The Georgian ribbon emerged as part of the Order of St George, established in 1769 as the highest military decoration of the Russian empire (and re-established in 1998 by the Russian Federation). While the Order of St George was normally not a collective award, the ribbon was sometimes granted to regiments and units that performed brilliantly during wartime and constituted an integral part of some collective battle honours (such as banners and pennants). When not awarded the full Order, some distinguished officers were granted ceremonial swords, adorned with the Georgian ribbon. In 1806, distinctive Georgian banners were introduced as a further battle honour awarded to meritous Guards and Life-Guard regiments. The pike on which these flags were mounted was topped by the St George Cross and adorned with 4,44 cm wide Georgian ribbons. It remained the highest collective military award in the Russian military until the Revolution in 1917.
The title of the Soviet Guards was first introduced on September 18, 1941 in accordance with the decision of the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief (Ставка Верховного Главнокомандующего, or Stavka Verkhovnogo Glavnokomanduyuschego) and by the order №308 of the People's Commissar of Defense for the distinguished services during the Yelnya Offensive. The 100th, 127th, 153rd and 161st Rifle Divisions were renamed into the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Guards Divisions, respectively. The units and formations nominated for the Soviet Guard title received special Guards banner in accordance with the decision of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. On May 21, 1942, the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR introduced Guards ranks and Guards badges to be worn of the right side of the chest. Both included the Georgian ribbon pattern. In June of 1943, they introduced the Guards Red Banners for the land forces and in February of 1944 - for the naval forces. Georgian ribbons adorned the banners exactly as in the 19th century.
Established on 8 November 1943, the Order of Glory (Orden Slavi) was an Order (decoration) of the Soviet Union. It was awarded to non-commissioned officers and rank-and-file of the armed forces, as well as junior lieutenants of the air force, for bravery in the face of the enemy. The ribbon of the Order was orange with three black stripes - the same as that of the Cross of St. George.
Since the 60th anniversary of the Victory Day (9th of May in Russia), the ribbon is freely worn by civilians as an act of commemoration and rememberance (like poppies in Great Britain on Rememberance Day).
Symbolism
The pattern is thought to symbolise fire and gunpowder. It is also thought to be derived from the colours of the original Russian imperial coat of arms (black eagle on a golden background).