The
Distinguished Serive in Guarding the State Border was a USSR military medal, created on July 13, 1950. It was awarded to all border troops, servicemen and civilians for outstanding military deeds related to state frontier security. A gold medal was awarded, on the same basis, exclusively to border troops. It ranks highest among the awards for public service.
An estimated 67,000 medals were awarded.
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