50 Years of the Soviet Militia Medal
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The 50 Years of the Soviet Militia Medal was a medal
of the Soviet Union
, established by a decree
of the Praesidium of the Supreme Soviet on 20 November, 1967, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Soviet Militia.
Medal
A medal, or medallion, is generally a circular object that has been sculpted, molded, cast, struck, stamped, or some way rendered with an insignia, portrait, or other artistic rendering. A medal may be awarded to a person or organization as a form of recognition for athletic, military, scientific,...
of the Soviet Union
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
, established by a decree
Decree
A decree is a rule of law issued by a head of state , according to certain procedures . It has the force of law...
of the Praesidium of the Supreme Soviet on 20 November, 1967, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Soviet Militia.