70 years ago the Guard badge was established

The special badge "Guard" was established on May 21, 1942 by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the USSR "On the introduction of guards units and formations of the Red Army and Naval For military personnel Fleet guard military ranks. "

In Russia, the guard was created by Peter I from the “comic troops” as part of the Preobrazhensky and Semenov regiments, officially named Guards in 1700 year. At that time, the guards were traditionally called the selective, privileged, best trained and equipped part of the troops.

Guards regiments participated in all historically significant battles of the XVIII-XIX centuries, on the fields of which the guards showed samples of heroism, courage and dedication.

In 1918, along with the disbandment of the royal army, the guards units were also abolished.

Guards survived the second birth during the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945.

In the autumn of 1941, for mass heroism, courage of personnel, high military skill, shown during the bloody battles of the Smolensk battle under Yelnya, four rifle divisions (100-I, 127-I, 153-I and 161-I) were named "Guards" .

In the future, this title was assigned to military units, ships, formations and unions of the Soviet Armed Forces, distinguished themselves in battles during the Great Patriotic War, with the awarding of the Guards Standard to the military formation, and the Guards badge to the personnel. For the Navy, special guards attributes were established on July 19 on the 1942 of the year, and after the war the Guards badge became uniform in design.

After the end of the Great Patriotic War, no Guard names were assigned, but when the troops were reorganized in order to preserve the fighting traditions of the Guard units, ships, formations and unions, their honorary titles were transferred to worthy successors - the best military teams of different types and branches of troops.

This tradition was continued in the Armed Forces of modern Russia.

Currently, more than 100 military units and formations of the army and navy have the honorary title of "Guards". The heirs of military glory, bearing a distinctive mark on their chests today, sacredly honor the commandment of their predecessors - "the guard does not give up and does not retreat."

Comments

[Sergh]

The Guards could always be counted on and completely trusted. Responsible and fearless military units. Keep it up!

[VAF]

Quote: Sergh

Responsible and fearless military units.

Until the very "dismissal" he wore a badge on his chest and it was the old model, which was presented back in 1974. Even when he came to the plant to "work" and then did not take pictures, although there everyone was on a drum ...

So then it was a holiday in general, with a read-out of the order to build, all in full parade. Dedication. In general, a whole ritual, and now .....

Somewhere lying around a new sample, ..... and nothing more!

[755962]

Hi Sergey! Keep it, for the sake of small, modest letters at the bottom of the badge ...

[DERWISH]

I ALSO SERVED IN THE GUARD GUARD OF THE GB, ALSO CONSIDERING FOR HONOR TO CARRY THE GUARD SIGN, AND ALSO WHO SERVED IN THE GB WERE WEARED THE ROMANIC DYNAMO !!! HELLO TO ALL GUARDS !!! HF 28679 2 ROTA 1 BATTALION IF THERE ARE SERVICE SERVERS ARE GLAD TO COMMUNICATE !!

[Tatanka Yotanka]

and I joined the army as an ordinary and demobilized the Guard as an ordinary

[Sinbad]

And for me it was pride to wear this sign.

[taseka]

"In Russia, the guard was created by Peter I from" amusing troops "as part of the Preobrazhensky and Semenovsky regiments, which were officially named the guards in 1700. At that time, the guard was traditionally called the elite, privileged, best trained and equipped part of the troops." - So let's continue the glorious annals - The best and warring, parts of Russia - we will call the Seyonovskaya and Preobrazhensky brigades with the delivery of all orders and regalia to the banners from 1700 of the year !!!

[vadimN]

This is a great idea! Direct succession of generations and history ...!

[kagorta]

And in the barracks of their former in St. Petersburg to return them. True, first renovate to the Euro level. Although in reality the task of the guard was to train officers to the desired level with the transfer to the army later. Only then did this idea degenerate.

[Ascetic]

Badge "GUARD"

Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of May 21, 1942 "On the introduction of guards military units for the military units and formations of the Soviet Army and Navy" as amended by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of October 16, 1980 "On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the USSR on the Defense of the Country."
I order: 1. The commanders of the guard units, ships and formations of the breastplate of the Guard to personally hand each military officer in front of the formation of the personnel of the unit, ship in a festive atmosphere. The right to wear the breastplate of the Guard is reserved for the duration of service in the guard units, formations and ships. 2. The head of the Central Clothing Directorate of the Ministry of Defense should provide all the guard units, ships and formations with the necessary number of badges of the Guard at the request of military districts, groups of forces and fleets. 3. To consider the order of the People's Commissar of Defense of the USSR 1942 · 167 and the order of the Minister of Defense of the USSR 1961 · 254 invalid. 4. Send the order to a separate battalion (ship of rank 2). USSR Defense Minister Marshal of the Soviet Union D. USTINOV

I had a chance to serve in the guards unit, the requirements for the mandatory presence and correct wearing of the "Guard" badge were strictly followed. In all documents and personal files, the military rank necessarily began with the word Private Guard (Warrant Officer, Major ..). Try to skip the report - the combatant immediately wrapped the paper as invalid. That was the attitude.

[dld35057]

It was-and it remained with us in the Republic of Belarus

[vova56]

My father was a Guardsman, me and my son were Guardsmen! Congratulations to all on the 70th anniversary of the Guard !!!

[AlexTarov]

I carefully preserve my Guard badge from the service. Like all its army attributes.
Happy Holiday, Guard!

[Siberian]

I also recall with warmth and trepidation how before the formation of the 343th Guards rifle regiment of the 32nd Guards Division (GSVG), at the unfolded banner of the regiment, in October 1985, we young lieutenants were presented with the "Guard" badges. The commander shook hands with each and wished not to disgrace the honor of the guardsman-tanker.

[patriot2]

Happy Birthday Guards

[volcano]

Greetings to the Guard. Viva !!!
PERSONALLY, I VERY LIKE that the generational continuity that had been destroyed under the Bolsheviks would return to the Army. It is necessary to return the names and banners to the regiments, which, under the kings, shed blood in the glory of the Fatherland. Yes, if this military unit or unit existed in Soviet times, the whole Second World War has passed, remember and carefully preserve the Soviet name, as well as banners and other regalia. But my opinion is that the part should bear the name that was given at creation. Imagine a conscript who has come for the first time to the unit. Where he moves more in his chest, in a faceless military unit such or that in the Life Guards Preobrazhensky regiment participating in .......... and hundreds of glorious battles and battles went on. You can laugh at it, but this is how pride, respect for the service and memory of ancestors is formed. Tradition is holy. And As you know, the Army is all made up of traditions

[Odessa]

My father commanded the brigade all the routes, from the base of the brigade, all its way during the Second World War to peacetime, have been preserved. Very beautifully done, the map was painted on glass and backlit on the entire wall, etc. It was would desire to preserve history. The old man served in the air defense forces, he also had such a beautiful sign. So that all the guards on a holiday! Hurray! Hurray! Hurray!

[Blazard]

Unfortunately, now the "Guard" badge is just another reason to boast after the army to friends and girls. Many soldiers and officers of the guards units are no longer proud of this high rank, they regard it as something ordinary ... And this is very sad. I myself served, although not in the guards unit, but I am still very glad that I went to serve. I am proud to be a soldier. And although many of my friends laugh at me, and even though it was VERY hard to serve me (107 kg of live fat weight after all!) I spoke and I will say - did not serve - wipe yourself, served - be proud!

[Cadet787]

As a memory I keep with all my father’s awards, a guards badge, and a photo of the delivery of the guards banner of the 126th Guards Heavy Tank Brigade in 1943. After many years, I had the honor to serve in 126gv. tank regiment, which became the brigade after the war. The son is also a guardsman - a tanker. Happy Holiday Guard.

[Odessa]

volkan-there would be a desire to preserve the history, my father commanded a brigade, all the routes from the base of the brigade, all its way to the time of the Second World War and ending with peacetime were preserved. Very beautifully done, the map is drawn on the glass on the whole wall and backlighting, documents, photos, etc. The old man served in the air defense forces, he also had this badge. So that all the guards are happy! Hurray! Hurray! Hurray!

[Bort radist]

Happy Anniversary Guards !!! Here are three signs on the chest. Dome, Classroom Specialist and Guard. The first two for perseverance, skill, ability to step beyond the brink of animal fear of heights. And the Guard seemed to appear on its chest by itself, but I valued this sign most of all. There was a tremendous responsibility to all who, at the cost of their lives and military exploits, had achieved that our regiment had become the Guards! It is very sad and disappointing that the Leningrad Aviation Orders of Suvorov and Kutuzov ...., the Red Banner Regiment of the BTA ceased to exist in connection with the collapse of the USSR. (Panevezys, Lithuanian SSR). What the Nazis couldn’t do was the politicians of their native country. Guardsmen! For Russia until the last breath!

[fellow misha]

I was in Yelnya last year, I came to the relative’s grave, found the place of his burial through the site of the OBD Memorial in the family he was considered missing and the notice was appropriate. that's how it was found, in August 1943, he laid his head there.
In the middle of the military cemetery there is such a Stella

What is even more remarkable, on the top of the stella, storks made their nests.

[Blazard]

We at this stella on May 9, 2011 paraded ... If I need to, I can give a link to my contact profile - there are pictures there.

[dld35057]

after kmb for 3 months and 2 months in medical battalion (on the first jump 3 fractures on the ankle) when the huckster came to the unit, we traded on weekend badges and the first thing I did was buy GUARDS. my mark is rightfully GUARD AND NOSEPON stsuka foreman hustled over and plus my kamok - he said soon we’ll go to winter you don’t need it. Well, not what our guys went all about trinkets - but I had only MY GUARD.

and when we have to be unknown - I would like to think that there will remain those who can put on a monument.

[sapulid]

He served in 234 PDP (Airborne Forces) in 1982. The badge is only for demobilization. Once they give out, to the demobilization already tattered squalor, if on a daily basis. The beret corner was more appreciated. God forbid that the spirit of the guard is not prosra ... whether ... there is nobody and nothing to protect, except for home and family. Orders and medals of Hunchback, Goose, Birch ...... were awarded. Alcot, now worthy of honor, a monument to him and a library named after him ..... For them to lay their heads or disgraced rewards? Heroism is almost always required to compensate for someone's stupidity or crime.

[Kolesnikoff.dmitr]

The point is not in the badge, but in the spirit, attitude to life and, if necessary, to death. The GUARDY defended the Fatherland and not the freaks who stuck to the trough. The guards senior warrant officer

[Roman62]

All GUARDS with a holiday! Keep it up!

[Brother Sarych]

The guard is the guard! Happy holiday, guards!

[Guard foreman]

There was in the prefix "Guard" to the title something dashing, distinguishing it from the rest. Pride. Pride in the events that came before you. Happy holiday, Guardsmen!

[Download Do Re Mi]

Guards are strength! Happy Guards everyone! As in a song: we are cheerful and friendly guys, they are not called guards for nothing ..........! "

[Pilot200809]

Russian GUARD is the RUSSIAN GUARD !!!

[Simon]

YES HELLO GUARD !!! Congratulations to all the guards on the anniversary. My father came as a Guardsman from the front and I came from the army the same as a Guardsman.

[Nicola]

He served in the First Guard 100 Division. For two years he wore the GUARD badge. They wore strictly only the badges that were recorded on the military ticket. Improved class, hang up another badge. Many years have passed, I keep all badges. I am proud that I was a guard. All GUARDS congratulate happy anniversary!

[HOUSES]

Not a guardsman, I'm sorry, Father was a guardsman, I'm proud. It is interesting to see the history of guards signs.

Guard of the Republic of Cuba.

[Yoshkin Kot]

I congratulate everyone on the plus

[understudy]

And the first and second "German" served in units, formations and management of the 8th Guards Combined Arms Army. Chuikovskaya, Stalingrad, former 62nd, the only one in the USSR Armed Forces, awarded the Order of Lenin. Where is she and where are her traditions? Disbanded and forgotten.
Eternal memory to the heroes of the guards!

[klavyr]

senior "colleagues" (1991-1993) wanted to take the badge from me by force, they got the ears of a dead donkey, and I still keep it as a memory