Russia – Order of Friendship Medal Badge – Brass Museum Replica

Russia – Order of Friendship Medal Badge – Brass Museum Replica

• Type: Replica medal badge (not an official state-issued order)

• Country: Russian Federation

• Decoration Represented: Order of Friendship (Орден Дружбы)

• Established: March 2, 1994, by decree of President Boris Yeltsin

• Material: Brass

• Condition: New, museum-quality reproduction

Historical Background

The Order of Friendship (Орден Дружбы) is a state decoration of the Russian Federation, established in 1994. It rewards both Russian and foreign nationals for significant contributions to fostering better relations with Russia and its people.

The design was created by Alexander Zhuk, who also designed the earlier Soviet Order of Friendship of Peoples. The statute governing the order was later updated by several presidential decrees between 1999 and 2012.

Significance

The order has been awarded to diplomats, scientists, cultural leaders, and humanitarian figures worldwide for their role in strengthening international ties, cooperation, and friendship.

This brass museum replica faithfully reproduces the design and appearance of the original decoration. It is ideal for collectors of:

• Modern Russian orders and medals

• Post-Soviet decorations

• International honors and state awards

⚠️ Note: This is a replica medal badge intended for collectors, historians, reenactors, or educational display. It is not an original government-issued award and carries no official authority or value.