Medal For Military Service to Ukraine | |
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Medal For Military Service to Ukraine
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Awarded by Ukraine | |
Type | Single-grade medal |
Status | Active |
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Established | October 5, 1996 |
First awarded | December 4, 1996 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order For Brave Miners' Work |
Next (lower) | Medal "For Irreproachable Service" |
Ribbon bar of the Medal For Military Service to Ukraine |
The Medal For Military Service to Ukraine (Ukrainian: Медаль «За військову службу Україні») is an award of Ukraine. It was established by the Decree of the President of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma on October 5, 1996 to honour servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations created in accordance with the Ukrainian legislature and other individuals for courage and valor displayed at protection of state interests and for excellent execution of service duty.
The Medal For military service to Ukraine can be awarded to foreign citizens or individuals without citizenship; the medal can be awarded posthumously.
The Medal For military service to Ukraine is awarded:
The medal is made of silver.