Medal of the Armed Forces in the Service of the Fatherland
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The Medal of the Armed Forces in the Service of the Fatherland is a Polish
military decoration
, awarded for long service and excellent work in the army. The medal was first established on 26 May 1951, although the detailed rules and grades were revised 1991 and 1995. Until 1968, it was a state distinction awarded by the head of state
; from 1968 it was a departmental award, granted by the Minister of Defence. It was discontinued as a state award in 2008 and replaced by the Long Service Medal
. It continues to be presented as an award of the Ministry of Defence.
There were three grades, Gold, Silver and Bronze, awarded for 25, 15 and 10 years, respectively. The ribbons were red with double white edge stripes and a central gold or silver stripe for gold and silver awards.
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
military decoration
Military decoration
A military decoration is a decoration given to military personnel or units for heroism in battle or distinguished service. They are designed to be worn on military uniform....
, awarded for long service and excellent work in the army. The medal was first established on 26 May 1951, although the detailed rules and grades were revised 1991 and 1995. Until 1968, it was a state distinction awarded by the head of state
Head of State
A head of state is the individual that serves as the chief public representative of a monarchy, republic, federation, commonwealth or other kind of state. His or her role generally includes legitimizing the state and exercising the political powers, functions, and duties granted to the head of...
; from 1968 it was a departmental award, granted by the Minister of Defence. It was discontinued as a state award in 2008 and replaced by the Long Service Medal
Long Service Medal
Long Service Medal could mean:* Long Service Medal awarded to a member of the Singapore Armed Forces* Long Service Medal awarded to military personnel of the AFP...
. It continues to be presented as an award of the Ministry of Defence.
There were three grades, Gold, Silver and Bronze, awarded for 25, 15 and 10 years, respectively. The ribbons were red with double white edge stripes and a central gold or silver stripe for gold and silver awards.