The meaning of awarding is clear to everyone. A particular badge of honor is not valuable in itself. He is just a symbol of recognition of good deeds, the heroic deed of a citizen by a grateful society. And for the person himself, this is a blessed memory, an occasion for pride in his own affairs. Let's look at what a badge of honor is in general, and stop for example on one of its most significant varieties in Russia. Talk about the award honorary citizens of Moscow.
What is a badge of honor?
The subject of our conversation primarily refers to the awards. This is the name of something issued to a citizen as an incentive for merit, special achievements, etc. Another important feature - along with this symbol, a certain social status is assigned.
What could be the reward:
- badge of honor;
- Award
- diploma;
- prize;
- a valuable gift;
- a certain title: scientific, honorary, cultural, social;
- diploma;
- Mark of distinction.
All of the above is assigned by both state and public organizations.
Varieties of these signs
As for the badge of honor, the following is usually included in this category:
- The medal is a special symbol that is cast on occasion of significant events, anniversary dates. This is a reward for achievements in various fields - science, defense, study, production, culture and so on.
- The insignia is one of the forms of encouraging citizens who have achieved exceptional success in the labor, defense, scientific, and economic spheres.
- The Order is a state honorary award for special merits.
- The cross is characteristic primarily of Christian states. As part of the award system, it is intermediate in importance between the order and the medal. Somewhere the cross is one of the varieties of the latter.
A citizen wears such an award on his chest, not only as a decoration, but also as a testament to his own achievements, valor, and noble personal qualities. Do not think that the badge of honor first of all is an object of self-praise. Its main role is to demonstrate the specific social status of the owner.
Badge of Honorary Citizen of Moscow
The award indicated in the subtitle is awarded to the holder of the title assigned by the Moscow City Duma. He can be a citizen of both the Russian Federation and another state. The main thing is the presence of special services to the capital, the conduct of activities aimed at the prosperity, prosperity of the city and other benefits for citizens.
The award was founded in 1866. It was approved by the emperor himself, but at the same time did not give the owner any special rights and advantages. It was canceled in the 1917th. The tradition of presenting the badge of honorary citizen of the city was revived in the capital in 1995.
Description of the main Moscow award
Let's look at the symbol. This is a ten-pointed star, which is formed by diverging beams of golden rays. In its center is a rather detailed image of a rider made of oxidized material, striking a mythical creature with a spear. This is George the Victorious and the dragon (serpent) - the main element of the Moscow coat of arms.
Below the image of a rider is framed by the same oxidized ribbon with the text: "Honorary Citizen of Moscow." If you turn the award, then on its other side we will see the serial number and mark of the manufacturer. Material - silver, including and gilded (on the rays).
The product also has a special ear and ring. With their help, the award is attached to a purple moire silk ribbon, the width of which is 45 mm. In addition to it, a citizen is awarded a reduced copy of the symbol, a letter and a special certificate confirming the new social status.
Who is awarded the Moscow Badge of Honor?
Let's see who can become the owner of this highest award of the capital:
- A person who is famous for his charitable activities, whose fame is long-term and stable.
- A citizen who has committed a brave deed for the good of the city.
- A person who has gained his authority among the inhabitants of Moscow through prolonged scientific, cultural, political, social, economic and other activities.
- For foreign citizens, the award may be awarded for a number of other reasons.
We list a number of features of delivery:
- A person who has an outstanding criminal record is not awarded with a sign.
- A person who is the highest state official (category "A") cannot be represented for the award. In addition, he is not entitled to it for 3 years after leaving the service.
- The badge of honorary citizen of Moscow is awarded only to those who agree to see themselves as candidates for the award.
- The status is assigned for life, cannot be withdrawn.
- An honorary citizen of Moscow is not endowed with additional rights and obligations.
Let us now look at the people wearing this award and a proud title.
