Russian Federation Medal of Zhukov – Military Service Decoration
A Russian Federation Medal of Zhukov (Медаль Жукова), a military decoration named in honor of Marshal Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov, one of the Soviet Union's most prominent military commanders during the Second World War.
Historical Background
The Medal of Zhukov was established on May 9, 1994, to commemorate the military achievements of Marshal Georgy Zhukov and recognize military service.
Zhukov played a central role in several major Soviet military operations during the Second World War, including the defense of Moscow, the Battle of Stalingrad, and the final offensive against Berlin in 1945.
Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, the Russian Federation established and revised a number of national military decorations reflecting both Soviet military heritage and the traditions of the new Russian state.
The Medal of Zhukov became part of this system of honors, recognizing military personnel for distinguished service and military achievements.
Why It Was Awarded
The Medal of Zhukov was originally associated with recognition of veterans of the Second World War and distinguished military service.
Its award criteria were subsequently revised, including provisions recognizing courage, bravery, and distinguished performance by Russian military personnel during combat operations and military duties.
Item Details
Country: Russian Federation
Decoration: Medal of Zhukov
Russian designation: Медаль Жукова
Established: May 9, 1994
Named in honor of: Marshal Georgy K. Zhukov
Type: Military decoration
Includes: Medal with attached ribbon
Condition: As photographed
Quantity available: One
SKU: RUS8745411
An interesting addition to a collection of Russian military decorations, post-Soviet militaria, or medals associated with the legacy of the Second World War.
Russian Federation Medal of Zhukov – Military Service Decoration
A Russian Federation Medal of Zhukov (Медаль Жукова), a military decoration named in honor of Marshal Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov, one of the Soviet Union's most prominent military commanders during the Second World War.
Historical Background
The Medal of Zhukov was established on May 9, 1994, to commemorate the military achievements of Marshal Georgy Zhukov and recognize military service.
Zhukov played a central role in several major Soviet military operations during the Second World War, including the defense of Moscow, the Battle of Stalingrad, and the final offensive against Berlin in 1945.
Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, the Russian Federation established and revised a number of national military decorations reflecting both Soviet military heritage and the traditions of the new Russian state.
The Medal of Zhukov became part of this system of honors, recognizing military personnel for distinguished service and military achievements.
Why It Was Awarded
The Medal of Zhukov was originally associated with recognition of veterans of the Second World War and distinguished military service.
Its award criteria were subsequently revised, including provisions recognizing courage, bravery, and distinguished performance by Russian military personnel during combat operations and military duties.
Item Details
Country: Russian Federation
Decoration: Medal of Zhukov
Russian designation: Медаль Жукова
Established: May 9, 1994
Named in honor of: Marshal Georgy K. Zhukov
Type: Military decoration
Includes: Medal with attached ribbon
Condition: As photographed
Quantity available: One
SKU: RUS8745411
An interesting addition to a collection of Russian military decorations, post-Soviet militaria, or medals associated with the legacy of the Second World War.
