Chest pin badge For Devotion to Duty

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The pin badge is made of a goldish metal in the form of a blue Greek cross with flared straight ends and beveled edges. In the center of the cross there is a round red medallion with an imposed heraldic symbol – the emblem of Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs framed with a golden laurel wreath. Between blades of the cross there are two crossed swords in red scabbards with the hilts up.

On the back of the pin badge there is a screw for fastening it to the uniform.

The emblem of the MVD is a golden double-headed eagle with outstretched wings, topped with one large and two smaller crowns, holding a scepter and an orb. On the eagle’s chest there is a round shield with a foot soldier spearing a dragon. The shield is superimposed on crossed swords and bordered by the laurel branches.

Two crossed swords in scabbards represent the main task of the bodies of internal affairs: to guard the law and order in the state and to unsheath the sword, i.e. to use weapons, only as a last resort against those who have violated the law.

The blue cross is a traditional sign for law enforcement symbolism.

The blue color is a symbol of faith, loyalty and truth, the traditional color of the police uniform.

The red symbolizes strength and courage.

The laurel wreath is a symbol of devotion to duty, valor and glory.

The chest pin badge “For Devotion to Duty” is awarded to the police officers who have worked continuously in one unit for at least five years. It is awarded for courage and selflessness in the line of duty, for the achievement of personal integrity in the performance of duty, improvement of professional skills, the development and introduction of new working methods to improve the efficiency of policing; for active work in the strengthening of the protection of public order and fight against crime.

The pin badge “For Devotion to Duty” can not be awarded to the employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD), who are subject to awarding the pin badges “Best Officer of the Criminal Police”, “Best Local Inspector of Police”, “Best Detective”, “Best Juvenile Inspector”, “Best Riot Police Officer”, “Best Employee of Fire Department”, as well as the traffic police badges “For Excellence in the Service for GIBDD”.

The rewarding of the pin badge is performed personally by the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.

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