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Decoration of Russia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Decoration "For Beneficence" (Russian: Знак отличия «За благодеяние») is a decoration of Russia, established on 3 May 2012 by decree of President Dmitry Medvedev.[1]
Decoration "For Beneficence" | |
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Type | State Decoration |
Awarded for | Acts of charity and good deeds |
Presented by | Russian Federation |
Eligibility | Russian and foreign citizens |
Status | Active |
Established | 3 May 2012[1] |
First awarded | 3 May 2012[2] |
Total | 3 (As of May 2012)[2] |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Cross of St. George[3] |
Next (lower) | Decoration For Impeccable Service[3] |
The Decoration "For Beneficence" may be awarded for:[1]
The decoration is a round, silver-gilt medal 32 millimetres (1.3 in) in diameter with a raised rim on both sides. The obverse is colored with blue enamel. In the center is a golden image of a pelican, feeding its young. Surrounding the image is a gold oak wreath. The reverse bears the inscription "ЗА БЛАГОДЕЯНИЕ" ("FOR CHARITY") and the number of the award. The decoration is suspended from a 24 mm moire silk ribbon in blue with thin gold stripes at the edges. The gold stripes are 2 mm wide and 2 mm from the edges of the ribbon.[3]
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