St. George's ribbon - a ribbon with three black and two orange stripes, is a symbol of heroism, military prowess and glory of the defenders of Russia. This is one of the most popular symbols in modern Russia.

St. George ribbon - a symbol of awards for heroism

"George's Ribbon" is a symbol, not a reward. The first medals on the St. George's ribbon were awarded in August 1787. Only those who showed the greatest personal courage and heroism were awarded medals on the St. George's ribbon. Black and orange ribbons were laid in the design of military awards for personal bravery and heroism.

St. George's Ribbon - a symbol of Victory Day

St. George's Ribbon in appearance and color combination corresponds to the ribbon, which is covered with an order block for the medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945." This medal has become the most massive medal, the block of which is covered with a silk moire ribbon of longitudinal alternating stripes - three black and two orange. The medal was awarded to approximately 14,933,000 people, which was approximately 10% of the entire population of the USSR. Therefore, it is not surprising that the black and orange ribbon in the minds of Soviet citizens has become a real a symbol of victory in the war over Nazi Germany.

St. George's ribbon - a symbol of anti-fascism

The St. George ribbon is a symbol of victory over fascism, which is why neo-fascists hate it so much. This is a symbol of the unbroken spirit of the people who fought and defeated Nazism in the Great Patriotic War.

The traditional interpretation of the colors of the St. George Ribbon states that black means smoke, orange means flame and are considered a sign of a soldier’s personal prowess on the battlefield.

The stripes on the ribbon symbolize the death and resurrection of St. George: according to legend, he went through death three times and was resurrected twice (three black stripes and two orange ones).

St. George's Ribbon - a two-color ribbon for the Order of St. George, St. George's Cross, St. George's Medal. Also, St. George ribbons on a peakless cap were worn by the sailors of the guards crew of the ship, awarded the St. George flag.

The history of the emergence of the St. George's ribbon

In 1769, Empress Catherine the 2nd established an award for officers of the Russian Army, awarded for personal bravery shown on the battlefields - Order of Saint George.

The establishment of the Order of George was solemnly celebrated in St. Petersburg on November 26, 1769. It was supposed to be worn on a “silk ribbon with three black and two yellow stripes”, subsequently the name St. George's Ribbon was assigned to it. According to the statute, the Order of St. George was intended to reward military ranks "for courage, zeal and zeal for military service and for encouragement in the art of war" and went in importance immediately after the Order of St. Andrew the First-Called.

“neither a high family, nor previous merits, nor wounds received in battles are accepted in respect when honoring the Order of St. George for military exploits; it is awarded only to the one who not only fulfilled his duty in everything by oath, honor and duty, but on top of this marked himself for the benefit and glory of Russian weapons with a special distinction.

Four degrees of the Order of George

Badge of the Order of St. George 1st degree. 1850s

Cross, star and ribbon.

Golden cross, covered on both sides with white enamel, with a gold border around the edges. In the central circle, filled with red enamel, there is an image of St. George on a white horse slaying a dragon with a spear. On the reverse side, in a white circle, the monogram of St. George (in interlaced letters SG).
Star of the Order- golden quadrangular (diamond-shaped), formed by 32 golden (solar) rays emanating from the center. In the middle of it, on a gold background, there is a similar monogram of St. George, and on a black hoop around it, the motto of the Military Order "For Service and Courage" is inscribed in gold letters. On the reverse side (reverse): a monogram of two letters "C" and "G" (Saint George) is applied in such a way that, when intertwined, it makes up the third letter - "P" (Victorious).
Ribbon. The cross was worn on a moire ribbon 10-11 cm wide with three black and two orange stripes, which was put on and worn over the right shoulder.

Badge of the Order of St. George 2nd class. 1850s

Cross, star and narrow sash.

Golden cross and golden star, similar to the first degree. The cross was worn around the neck on a narrower sash.

Badge of the Order of St. George 3rd class. 1850s

A golden cross, similar to the senior degrees, but smaller. Worn around the neck on a sash.

Order of George 4th class

Badge of the Order of St. George 4th degree. 1850s

Cross and narrow sash.

The gold cross is somewhat smaller than that of the badge of the third degree. Worn in a buttonhole or on the left side of the chest on a narrow sash.

By decree of 1833 a warrior who accomplished several feats received the right to ribbon bow. The wearing of the cross was prescribed on a ribbon, the colors of which corresponded to the colors of the Order of St. George.

It was from this period that the popularity of the St. George Ribbon became nationwide, since ordinary Russian people saw such awards much more often than the golden orders of the officers of the Russian Army. This sign was later called the soldier's St. George's cross or "soldier's Egory" (George), as he was called by the people. In total, during the reign of Emperor Alexander I, 46,527 people were awarded the soldier's St. George's Badge of Distinction.

St. George honors of priests

1790. It was the second St. George's award, which appeared after the Order of St. George. Its establishment is associated with the heroic assault on the Turkish fortress of Izmail in 1790. Then, in the midst of the battle, all the officers of the Polotsk infantry regiment died, the attack was on the verge of failure. And then at the head of the column appeared the regimental priest Father Trofim (Kutsinsky), who, with a cross in his hand, led the assault. Encouraged by the sight of their beloved shepherd, the soldiers rushed to the attack. After the capture of Izmail, A.V. Suvorov informed P.A. Potemkin: “Today we will have a thanksgiving service. It will be sung by the Polotsk priest, who was with a cross in front of this brave regiment. Father Trofim became the first Knight of the Golden Pectoral Cross on the St. George Ribbon. The award was not only honorary, but also very rare - until 1903, only 194 army clergy were awarded it.

Collective St. George Awards

In 1805 the first collective St. George's awards appeared - St. George's banners (standards) and St. George's pipes.

St. George Banner of the Izhevsk Rifle Division. 1918

Double-sided panel measuring 115.5 x 105 cm.

The sign of the Order of St. George was installed in the spear of the flagpole, narrow St. George ribbons with lanyards were hung to the pommel, and an inscription was made on the cloth, for which such a distinction was received. The Chernigov Dragoon Regiment, two Don Cossack regiments, the Kyiv Grenadier and Pavlograd Hussar regiments were the first to receive such a banner. They were awarded "For exploits at Shengraben on November 4, 1805 in a battle with an enemy consisting of 30 thousand."

St. George's pipes

Georgievsky pipe of the 1st, 3rd and 4th battalions of the Tenginsk regiment. 1879

Silver St. George Trumpet

In 1805 a new type of award trumpets appears - silver St. George's trumpets, which differed from ordinary silver ones by the overlaid image of the St. George's cross on the bell, which made them a higher award. There were inscriptions and silver tassels on St. George ribbons on both types of insignia (Differences in form between award pipes given to cavalry and infantry: for the first - pipes are straight, long, for infantry - figured, curved several times.)

In 1807 Emperor Alexander 1 established a special award for the lower ranks of the Russian Army for personal courage in battle, which was called the Insignia of the Military Order.

The Soldier's St. George's Cross is considered the most famous monument to the bravery of warriors.

Silver badge and bow with the St. George ribbon.

February 13, 1807 The Supreme Manifesto was issued, establishing the Badge of Distinction of the Military Order (ZOVO), which would later become known as the St. George Cross. The Manifesto stipulated the appearance of the award - silver badge on St. George's ribbon, with the image of George the Victorious in the center. Basis for the award acquired in battle by those who have shown special courage. This sign is still evidence of unparalleled courage.

Medal "For Bravery"

The merit of the medal "For Bravery" was lower than the Insignia of the Military Order, but higher than all other medals.

Medal "For Bravery"

Established in 1807 The medal "For Bravery", was intended to reward soldiers of irregular troops and paramilitary formations (Cossack, militia, horse-irregular, police, police, security, sentry), who do not have officer and class ranks, for differences in combat operations, as well as for feats manifested in fights with violators of public order, both in wartime and in peacetime. From 1850 to 1913, it was included in the list of awards intended for the indigenous inhabitants of the Caucasus, Transcaucasia and other Asian territories of the Russian Empire, who were not in regular troops and did not have officer and class ranks, and was awarded for distinction in battles against the enemy on the side of the Russian army. "For Bravery" also worn on a black and orange (St. George's) ribbon, in 1913 was added to the Order of St. George and, along with the St. George Cross, became the most massive soldier's medal awarded for personal bravery.

Golden weapon "for bravery"

In 1855, during the Crimean War, lanyards of St. George's colors appeared on premium officer weapons. Golden weapons as a kind of award were no less honorable for a Russian officer than the Order of George. Since 1855, officers who received the award gold weapon "For Bravery" were ordered to wear lanyards from the St. George ribbon for a more visible distinction.

Medal of the Crimean War

Medal "For the Defense of Sevastopol" 1855

Medal "For the Defense of Sevastopol"

In the same 1855 The medal "For the Defense of Sevastopol" was established.
The defense of Sevastopol in 1854-1855 became the main event of the Crimean War, which went down in history as the bloodiest war of the 19th century. For the first time in the history of the Russian Empire, a medal was awarded not for a heroic victory, but for the defense of a Russian city. This medal was silver, intended for both military officials and civilians who participated in the defense of Sevastopol. For generals, officers, soldiers and sailors of the Sevastopol garrison, who served there from September 1854 to August 1855, the medal was awarded on the St. George ribbon.

St. George award buttonholes

St. George award buttonholes of the Votkinsk artillery division

Georgievsky buttonholes

In 1864 St. George buttonholes for the lower ranks were installed. In Transbaikalia, the ranks of the Votkinsk artillery division, in commemoration of their feat, were granted St. George buttonholes, and the ranks of the division had the St. George cord on shoulder straps as a distinction. The artillerymen had buttonholes from the St. George ribbon on their overcoats.

From January 20, 1871 in the Russian imperial army, the St. George's lanyard was defined as a belt folded in the form of a loop with a brush for fixing (tying) covers on banners and standards for distinction in St. George's regalia.

St. George ribbons for military sailors

Peakless cap of the Guards crew of the ship "Derzhava". 1887

St. George's ribbons on peakless caps

In 1878 St. George's ribbons for military sailors were installed (which have survived to this day on peakless caps of sailors of the guards units). St. George ribbons on a peakless cap were worn by sailors of the Guards crew of the Russian Imperial Guard and sailors of ships awarded the St. George flag.

For service at the border

Medal with the inscription "For Bravery" on the St. George's Ribbon.

Medal "For Bravery" for the border guard

In 1878 Emperor Alexander II, to reward the lower ranks of the border guards and the units of the army and navy contributing to it for military distinctions in the performance of duties of the border and customs service, established a separate award - a medal with the inscription "For Courage". On the front side of the medal, the profile of the reigning emperor was depicted, on the back - the inscription "For Bravery", the degree of the medal and its number.

Alexander II ordered“to give the lower ranks instead of the Badges of the Military Order, silver medals for courage on the St. George Ribbon, which should be taken as a rule in the future”

This award was equated with the Badge of the Military Order and was higher than all other medals, including Anninsky. Since 1906, the medal with the inscription "For Bravery", established in 1878 for the border guards, was also awarded to the lower ranks of the army, navy, a separate corps of gendarmes, since 1910 - to the police, "for feats of courage" in the fight against armed violators of the order.

In memory of the 50th anniversary of the defense of Sevastopol

Medal "In memory of the 50th anniversary of the defense of Sevastopol" 1905

Medal "In memory of the 50th anniversary of the defense of Sevastopol"

In 1905 The medal "In memory of the 50th anniversary of the defense of Sevastopol" was established, which was awarded to all surviving participants in the events. The medal had an eye for fastening to a block or ribbon. The medal should be worn on the chest. Ribbon of the silver version of the medal - Georgievskaya. Diameter 28 mm. On the front side of the medal there is an equilateral cross, in the center of which is written the number of days of the defense of Sevastopol - "349" in an oak wreath. At the top, the cross is overshadowed by the radiance of the All-seeing eye of the Lord. At the bottom of the date: "1855-1905". On the reverse side of the medal, the inscription in Church Slavonic, a quote from the Psalter, means literally “Our fathers trusted in You; trusted, and you delivered them"

St. George ribbons in their original form were present in the Russian Imperial Army until the very end of its existence.

During the existence of the black and orange ribbon of St. George, from the moment of its appearance in 1769 until 1917, it was an indispensable attribute of various awards of the Russian Empire awarded for military courage. Gold officer's crosses, lanyards of gold weapons, insignia, medals, as well as collective ones - silver trumpets, banners, standards.

George Medals of the Provisional Government

Medal "For Bravery"

Medal of the Provisional Government "For Courage"

St. George medal "For bravery"

April 24, 1917 the medal "For Bravery" was introduced by order of the Military and Naval Departments. Its statute, for the most part, was retained as it was. In the period from the February to the October Revolution, instead of the profile of the emperor, on the medals "For Courage" there was an image of St. George the Victorious. This medal "For Bravery" in peacetime, as before, was the main award for the lower military ranks of the army and navy and was issued for the manifestation of personal courage and valor in a combat situation. Quite a lot of silver medals "For Bravery", especially the 4th degree, have been preserved. Most of them are St. George medals from the First World War.

Awards of the RSFSR and the White Army

After the Bolsheviks abolished the old award system, the St. George ribbon continued to be used in the award systems of the White armies. St. George's colors (St. George's bows, chevrons, ribbons on headdresses and banners) were used in various white formations, especially by participants in the Yaroslavl uprising.

Insignia of the Military Order "For the Great Siberian Campaign"

Medal "For the Great Siberian Campaign"

The insignia of the Military Order "For the Great Siberian Campaign" is a military award during the Civil War.
Established February 11, 1920 by order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Eastern Front of the General Staff, Major General S. N. Voitsekhovsky.

The order for the establishment of the insignia stated: In retribution for the exceptional dangers and labors suffered by the troops of the Eastern Front in an unprecedented campaign from the banks of the Irtysh beyond Lake Baikal, I approve the Insignia of the Military Order "For the Great Siberian Campaign". The insignia of the Military Order complains: 1st degree on the St. George ribbon without a bow, 2nd degree on the Vladimir ribbon without a bow.

The insignia had two degrees. The insignia of the first degree was awarded to all those who were in the ranks and in the operational headquarters of the troops and was worn on the St. George ribbon. The insignia of the second degree was awarded to everyone else, including civilians, and was worn on the Vladimir ribbon.

After the revolution, a course was taken to destroy everything lordly - the award "Badge of the Order of St. George" did not receive official recognition. However, they were worn on the chest by elderly fighters who fought against the Nazis, and the owners of St. George were treated with no less respect than the Star of the Hero. Moreover, at least 6 full cavaliers of the award of tsarist Russia and at the same time heroes of the Soviet Union are known.

Nedorubov Konstantin Iosifovich
full St. George Cavalier and Hero of the Soviet Union

Svirin Ivan Mikhailovich
full St. George Cavalier and Knight of the Order of Lenin

Gruslanov Vladimir Nikolaevich
captain, full Georgievsky Cavalier

Serga Andrey Georgievich
St. George Cavalier in 1917 and 1951

Budyonny Semyon Mikhailovich
Marshal of the Soviet Union

Book Vasily Ivanovich
Soviet general

The nationality and respect for the sign is also confirmed by the fact that in 1992 the award received a second birth. The modern "George", as well as centuries ago, emphasizes the recognition and gratitude of the living for courage and personal heroism.

Guards Ribbon

After the devastating defeats of the initial period of the Great Patriotic War, the leadership of the USSR desperately needed symbols that could unite the people and raise morale at the front. The Red Army had very few military awards and insignia of military prowess. This is where the St. George ribbon came in handy. They did not completely repeat the design and name in the USSR. The Soviet tape was called "Guards", and its appearance was somewhat changed. Paradoxically, the Bolsheviks, hating everything tsarist, overthrew the term "Georgievsky", returned in 1941 another tsarist term "Guards", but called it their own, Soviet. So the St. George's Ribbon, with minor changes, entered the Soviet award system under the name "Guards Ribbon".

Orders and medals of the Great Patriotic War

Order of Glory I, II and III degree.

Order of Glory 1943

November 8, 1943 The Order of Glory was established by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Council. The Order of Glory is awarded to privates and sergeants of the Red Army, and in aviation to persons with the rank of junior lieutenant, who showed glorious feats of bravery, courage and fearlessness in battles for the Soviet Motherland. With the help of an eye and a ring, the badge is connected to a pentagonal block covered with a silk moiré ribbon 24 mm wide. The ribbon has five longitudinal stripes of equal width: three black and two orange. Along the edges of the tape has one narrow orange strip 1 mm wide. The Order of Glory was also awarded to servicemen of the allied armies. So, on the website of the American collector Paul Schmitt, information was found that the Order of Glory III degree was awarded to a US Navy soldier Cecil R. Haycraft. Probably, the American Knight of Glory could be part of one of the sea convoys.

By 1945, the Order of Glory was awarded:

1. Order of Glory I degree - about 1500 people
2. Order of Glory II - about 17,000 people
3. Order of Glory III degree - about 200,000 people

As of 1989, the Order of Glory was awarded to:

1. Order of Glory I degree - 2620 people
2. Order of Glory II degree - 46473 people
3. Order of Glory III degree - 997815 people

Guards ribbon on the Naval ensign

June 19, 1942 By order of the People's Commissar of the Navy of the USSR No. 142 for the ships of the Navy, the crews of which were awarded the Guards rank, the Guards Naval Flag was established. On November 16, 1950, by a decree of the Council of Ministers of the USSR, changes were made to the description of the previous flag, and the outlines of the star and hammer and sickle of the Naval flag were also changed. On April 21, 1964, by a decree of the Council of Ministers of the USSR, this flag was re-established. In this form, the flag existed until July 26, 1992, when it was replaced by the Guards Naval Ensign of Russia.
Guards Naval Flag of the USSR - represents the Naval Flag of the USSR with the Guards Ribbon located on it, tied with a bow, with fluttering ends. The guards ribbon is located above the blue stripe, symmetrically with respect to the middle vertical line of the flag. The length of the guards ribbon in a straight line is 11/12, and the width is 1/20 of the width of the flag.

Ribbon of guard ships on peakless caps

A special ribbon for the peakless caps of Soviet sailors is the ribbon of guards ships, approved together with the guards badge in 1943. The ribbon of the guard ships has the colors of the ribbon of the Order of Glory of alternating stripes of orange and black, which corresponds to the colors of the St. George ribbon (there is an indication of 1769, which says that the colors are given: orange - the color of the flame and black - the color of gunpowder smoke).
The guards ribbon is laid along the band of the Red Navy caps (peakless caps) of the rank and file of the guards ships and units and is fixed at the back seam, with the ends of the ribbon remaining free. On the guards ribbons, in the place at the front of the cap, the name of the ship, unit or formation is superimposed in gold embossing, and on the free ends - anchors.

For the victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945.

Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945"

Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR No. May 9, 1945 The Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945" was established. It could be received by all military personnel who took part in the war at the front, as well as those who did not take part in hostilities, but served for a certain time in the system of the People's Commissariat of Defense; workers of the rear evacuation hospitals of the Red Army and the Navy; workers, employees and collective farmers who took part in the fight against the invaders as part of partisan detachments behind enemy lines.
With the help of an eyelet and a ring, the medal is connected to a pentagonal block covered with a silk moiré ribbon 24 mm wide. There are five longitudinal stripes of equal width on the ribbon - three black and two orange. The edges of the ribbon are bordered with narrow orange stripes.
Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945" became the most massive medal. Later, more awards were made only with commemorative medals. As of January 1, 1995, the medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945." approximately 14,933,000 people were awarded, which was approximately 10% of the entire population of the USSR. Therefore, it is not surprising that the black and orange ribbon in the minds of Soviet citizens became a real symbol of victory in the war over Nazi Germany. In addition, after the end of the Second World War, the Guards Ribbon was actively used in the most diverse visual propaganda related to the theme of the war.

Medal in honor of the capture of Berlin

Medal "For the Capture of Berlin"
Medal "For the Capture of Berlin"

Medal "For the Capture of Berlin"

Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR No. June 9, 1945, in honor of the capture of Berlin during the Great Patriotic War, the medal "For the capture of Berlin" was established. It was awarded to "servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy and NKVD troops - direct participants in the heroic assault and capture of Berlin in the period April 22 - May 2, 1945, as well as organizers and leaders of military operations during the capture of this city."
In the upper part of the medal there is an eyelet, by which the medal is connected with a metal pentagonal block with a pin by means of a ring. The shoe is covered with red silk moiré ribbon 24 mm wide. In the middle of the ribbon are five lobal stripes - three black and two orange.
In total, over 1,100,000 awards were made with the medal "For the Capture of Berlin".

St. George's Ribbon - a symbol of Victory Day

In the Soviet Union, as today, posters and greeting cards were printed with the image of a black and orange ribbon as a symbol of victory.

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"9th May"

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"May 9 - Victory Day"

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"Glory to the Soviet Armed Forces"

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Anniversary awards with the image of a black and orange ribbon as a symbol of victory

1970

1995 2005
60 years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War

2010

Restoration of the Order of St. George

The statute of the restored Order of St. George was approved by decree of the President of Russia dated August 8, 2000 No. 1463, but no awards were made until 2008.

Order of Saint George

The restored Order of St. George has the same external features as in tsarist times. The Order of St. George is the highest military award of the Russian Federation. The Order of St. George is awarded to military personnel from among senior and senior officers for carrying out military operations to defend the Fatherland during an attack by an external enemy, culminating in the complete defeat of the enemy, which have become a model of military art, whose exploits serve as an example of valor and courage for all generations of defenders of the Fatherland and who were awarded state awards of the Russian Federation for the distinctions shown in combat operations.

George Ribbon or Guards Ribbon

Since 1769, whatever the name of the two-tone black and orange ribbon, she has always been a symbol of soldier's prowess and glory.

Color of St. George and Guards Ribbon

Looking at the St. George ribbons of awards from different times, one notices a difference in shades of orange (even for the same awards).

For hundreds of years, some old ribbons have faded, others have darkened from dirt and blood in battles, and the technology in those days probably did not allow the production of ribbons of the same orange color in saturation. Over time, the appearance of the St. George ribbon could change somewhat, the shades of the ribbon could change, but it always remained a ribbon of longitudinal alternating stripes - three black and two orange.

The St. George Ribbon in appearance and color combination corresponds to the Guards Ribbon, and no matter how the enemies of Russia and neo-fascists try to change the colors of the stripes (comparing shades of orange) and the width of the stripes (measuring hundredths of a millimeter under a magnifying glass), she always combined stripes of black (the color of gunpowder) and two orange (the color of fire). So all the arguments about the “different color schemes” of the St. George and Guards ribbons are nothing more than lies, manipulations and fantasies.

Vypushka on the St. George and Guards Ribbon

St. George's ribbon does not have a strict description. In the statute of the 1913 award, it was said only that the ribbon consists of 3 black and 2 orange stripes. This is used by the opponents of the "St. George's Ribbon", in disputes about comparing the St. George's and Guards' Ribbons, because if there is no exact description of the St. George's Ribbon, then you can say that the St. George's Ribbon does not have a piping (a thin orange strip along the edges of the ribbon), but the Guards has it. Let's not be unfounded, let's look at the paintings of famous holders of the Order of St. George, and consider what St. George ribbons they wore on their chests.

Derzhavin Gavriil Romanovich Potemkin Grigory Alexandrovich

The paintings clearly show a narrow strip (Edge) along the edges of the St. George Ribbon. Only those who do not want to, of course, will not notice the orange stripes along the edges of the tape, but they are there. You should also pay attention to the colors of the St. George ribbons, they are all orange, but in different shades, which again confirms that the St. George ribbon does not have a strict description, there was no precisely established color for the St. George ribbon. The only difference between the St. George ribbon is that it should consist of 3 black and 2 orange stripes.

"St. George Ribbon" - a public action for the distribution of symbolic ribbons

The first action "St. George Ribbon" was held in 2005 in the year of the 60th anniversary of the Victory. The initiators of the action chose as a symbol, which was supposed to symbolize the unification of several generations, St. George ribbon. Since then, the action under the motto “I remember! IM proud of!" takes place annually. The St. George Ribbon action is not commercial or political.

Who deserved to wear the St. George Ribbon?

The action "St. George's Ribbon" is traditionally held every year on the eve of the "Victory Day". "St. George's Ribbon" has never been an award, it is distributed symbolically, that is, it cannot be earned. George Ribbon - this is symbol awards and commemorations. The St. George Ribbon is not allowed to be used as a reward, nor can it be sold. Symbolic "George Ribbons" are distributed free of charge to everyone who wants to express their respect for the veterans, gratitude to the people who gave everything for the front, and honor the memory of those who fell on the battlefield. To all those thanks to whom we defeated fascism in 1945.

"St. George's Ribbon" - a symbol, not a reward

"George's Ribbon" is not a heraldic symbol. This is a symbolic ribbon, a replica of the traditional bicolor St. George ribbon. It is not allowed to use original award St. George or Guards ribbons in the promotion. To wear or not a St. George ribbon - everyone decides for himself. Now it is a symbol of Victory, not an insignia.

St. George's ribbon is one of the most recognizable symbols

The St. George Ribbon, which unites millions of people in many countries of the world, has become one of the most successful and recognizable symbols in just a few years. Almost 90 countries of the world took part in the St. George Ribbon campaign in 2017, more than 10 million ribbons were distributed around the world. The St. George ribbon has become an anti-fascist symbol in many countries of the world.

• St. George ribbon - a symbol of heroism, military prowess and glory of the defenders of Russia
• St. George's ribbon - a symbol of awards for heroism
• St. George's Ribbon - a symbol of Victory Day
• St. George's Ribbon - a symbol of anti-fascism

It seems that not so long ago the St. George ribbon became an attribute of Victory Day. In the meantime, twelve years have passed. Recall that the tradition was laid down by Moscow journalists and it was picked up almost immediately throughout the country, as well as abroad. Picked up so quickly because the symbol has a long and glorious history. And Alexander Semenenko, Candidate of Historical Sciences, reminded us of her on the eve of the next Victory Day.

The St. George Ribbon is a memory of the two-color ribbon for the Order of St. George, the St. George Cross and the St. George Medal. The award appeared at the height of the Russian-Turkish war, when Empress Catherine II established an order in honor of George the Victorious. “George the Victorious is considered the patron of the Russian army. In addition, he is depicted as a patron on the coat of arms of Moscow. And then there was such a long tradition that George the Victorious is first of all a person, and then a symbol of the inflexibility of the Russian spirit. The introduction of such an order should have contributed to the rise of the soldiers, ”says our interlocutor.

The order, as he notes, is accompanied by a heraldic component, and it found its origins in existing symbols: “Black is the symbol of the eagle, and the eagle is the coat of arms of the Russian Empire. The orange field was originally yellow. I want to note that orange and yellow are considered a kind of golden field. This is the field of the Russian state emblem.

Here is the true meaning of ribbon colors. But today you often hear that gamma means smoke and flame. As an option - gunpowder and flame. Sounds nice, but it's not true. And it also has a long history. In the nineteenth century, as some sources note, some nobles wrote that "the immortal legislator who established this order believed that its ribbon connects the color of gunpowder and the color of fire."

“The conventional wisdom that orange symbolizes fire, and black symbolizes ash or smoke is fundamentally wrong,” Alexander Mikhailovich assures. - There is a classic heraldry. Such comparisons are outside of science. The St. George ribbon is a historical image and it is better to work with explanations of classical heraldry, rather than invent something. I propose to agree with the arguments of Catherine II. Black is the heraldic color of the eagle. The double-headed eagle is now both the Coat of Arms of the Russian Federation and the Coat of Arms of the Russian Empire, which we borrowed in the era of the Grand Duke of Moscow Ivan III, thanks, among other things, to his second wife Zoya, or Sophia Paleolog. And yellow or orange, as we said, is a kind of heraldic understanding of the golden color around the state emblem. George the Victorious himself became a kind of symbol of Russia. Although it is worth noting that George is close to both Muslims and some other religions, therefore, representatives of different faiths come to our Victory Square with pleasure to pay tribute to those who fought for the freedom of our Motherland.”

The image of the St. George ribbon was dear to the people in Soviet times. During the Great Patriotic War, it became clear that national heraldic traditions also needed to be revived. “And when the guards were born in the battle near Moscow, guards ribbons appeared, they were slightly modified, but the St. George component was the basis. Then the Order of Glory appears for soldiers and sergeants, there, too, on the order block we see the St. George ribbon. Well, when the Soviet Union won the war, the medal “For the Victory over Germany” appeared, on the order block there is also a St. George ribbon. And if we look at the anniversary medals of our veterans, the St. George format is reproduced everywhere, ”the historian explains.

The chain of times, according to the interlocutor, closed when in 2005, at the celebration of the next anniversary of the Great Victory, people wanted to find some kind of symbol that would not be invented, but would take into account both Russian and Soviet traditions and would be understandable to modern youth. “The St. George ribbon has become such a symbol. She gained popularity very quickly. Twelve years have passed, and it became clear that this is a good designation of the holiday and participation in it. And, of course, this is a kind of belonging to the Russian world, a sign that you remember the victories of your ancestors, and these are Nevsky, Kutuzov, Bagration, Zhukov, Vasilevsky, ”says Alexander Semenenko.

As you can see, it was not necessary to invent anything in order to get a symbol of a great holiday that is bright and close to millions. “You just need to comprehend the traditions and carefully try to recreate everything. If it had been superficial, artificially imposed, it would probably have been rejected. The ribbon continues to live, and it continues to unite us all - both the fallen, and the living, and those who will come after us, ”concludes the interlocutor.

Black and yellow colors reproduce the colors of the state emblem under Catherine II: a black double-headed eagle on a gold background. The image of George both on the state emblem and on the cross (award) itself had the same colors: on a white horse, white George in a yellow cloak, killing a black snake with a spear, respectively, a white cross with a yellow-black ribbon. Here is the true meaning of ribbon colors. But today you often hear that gamma means smoke and flame. As an option - gunpowder and flame. Sounds nice, but it's not true.

The history of the St. George Ribbon is inextricably linked with the heroic past of Russia. It is known that it was an integral part of the three awards established in the name of the patron saint of the Russian army, St. George the Victorious - an order, a cross and a medal. In addition, the ribbon adorned the peakless caps of sailors who served as part of the imperial guards crew, and on ships awarded the St. George flag. It also fluttered on the banners of the tsarist army.

What does St George's Ribbon mean? The history of its appearance

During the period of the military campaign of 1768-1774, a special award, the St. George Ribbon, was established to reward those who showed courage, courage and prudence for the good of Russia. Her motto was the following words: "For service and courage." A corresponding award sign appeared - a white equilateral cross or a four-pointed gold star.

Four order degrees are known. Cavaliers were the first to be awarded a cross, a star and a ribbon decorated with black and orange stripes. Heroes awarded the Order of the Second Class also had a star and a separate cross, which they wore around their necks. The next degree gave the right to wear a small cross around the neck, and the fourth - in the buttonhole. Since the establishment of the order, black and yellow colors have become symbols of military prowess and courage. Thus, the history of the appearance of the St. George's ribbon can only be considered in conjunction with the history of the order itself.

What the ribbon looked like, how it was put on

The ribbon was worn depending on the class of the awarded cavalier. There were three options: in the buttonhole, around the neck or over the shoulder. The history of the St. George Ribbon also includes such a curious fact: those who were awarded it received a lifetime salary from the treasury, and after their death, the heirs became the owners of the award. But the order statute also provided for the deprivation of the award of those who, by some unseemly act, tarnished the honor of the St. George Cavalier.

Initially, the St. George Ribbon was made of silk and decorated with stripes of black and yellow colors - this was provided for in the statute of the order of 1769. But if you look at the samples of those ancient years that have come down to us, you can see that even then the yellow color on them clearly gravitated towards orange, which would be officially approved only in 1913. For a long time there have been discussions about what the St. George ribbon means.

The history of its appearance is connected with the war, so many believe that black means smoke, and orange means flame. This version, of course, has the right to exist, but the one expressed by the well-known specialist in the field of phaleristics S. Andolenko is more likely. He draws attention to the correspondence between the colors of the ribbon and the state emblem of Russia - a black eagle on a golden background.

St. George Ribbon. History, meaning and features

There are many sashes, but only a few of them have an independent status. The history of the St. George Ribbon knows periods when it was used as a full-fledged analogue of an order or a cross. For example, during the Crimean War, the defenders of Sevastopol could not receive award badges and ribbons were awarded to them. Another example is the period of the Imperialist War, when those who were awarded the order pinned a ribbon to the side of their overcoat. But there is also a case when the St. George ribbon was presented without an order and had independent significance.

This happened in 1914. One of the highest ranks of the General Staff was awarded it for being able to mobilize the army in the shortest possible time. Neither the order nor the cross could be awarded, since they were awarded only to combatants. The ribbon was granted to him to the previously existing order, and thus the general received the right to wear it on the St. George ribbon, which was a unique case in the history of Russia.

Two kinds of tapes

During the reign of Emperor Alexander I, it became a tradition to reward units that particularly distinguished themselves in military operations with St. George's banners. These award standards differed from others in that the St. George Cross was placed in their upper parts (pommels), and a black and gold ribbon with banner tassels was attached under it. There were no inscriptions on it. Over time, they began to be called "narrow St. George's ribbons."

In contrast to them, the imperial decree of 1878 also introduced wide ribbons on which it was written for what specific merits the military unit received this award banner. Such a ribbon became an integral part of the standard and was not removed from it under any circumstances. Their history begins with the fact that at the end of the military campaign of 1877-1878, Alexander II wished to reward the most distinguished units and subunits of the Danube and Caucasian armies that took part in the battles.

Unique Rewards for Combat Squads

Army commanders provided information about two regiments that fought under their command. Attached to the report was a detailed list of their exploits. But when the relevant commission began to consider the issue of awarding, it turned out that these regiments already had all the awards that existed at that time. It was for them that the wide St. George ribbon was established with a listing of their merits.

More similar ribbons were not awarded, and these two regiments forever remained the only ones who were awarded this honor. It is known that at the end of the Crimean War, by decree of the emperor, nominal award weapons were introduced, decorated with lanyards of the colors of the St. George ribbon. Such an award was considered no less honorable than an order. Samples of this golden weapon can be seen today in many museums in the country.

Hall of the palace dedicated to the Knights of the Order

In St. Petersburg, in the royal residence at the end of the 18th century, the Great Throne Room was opened. Its consecration took place on November 26, the day of the celebration of the memory of St. George the Victorious. As a result, it was named after him. Since then, all protocol events related to the awards have been held within its walls. The commission also met there, considering the candidacies of the next gentlemen, and receptions were held annually in honor of his gentlemen.

Rewarding with a ribbon in the troops of the White Guard

After seizing power in 1917, the Bolsheviks abolished the former award system, and the black and gold ribbon began to be used only in parts of the White Army. An example is its presentation along with the badge "For the Ice Campaign", which was used in the award system of the Volunteer Army of Kornilov. Also on the Eastern Front, it was attached to the medal "For the Great Siberian Campaign".

In addition, the history of the St. George's Ribbon knows many facts of its use as a patriotic symbol by many White Guard units and formations. Ribbons with black and orange stripes adorned the banners, chevrons and headdresses of soldiers and commanders. This was especially true for the participants in the Yaroslavl uprising. The famous ataman Annenkov ordered the veterans of his movement to wear St. George ribbons to distinguish them from the newly drafted fighters.

Allies of enemies and fighters against Bolshevism

In 1943, the so-called Russian Corps was formed by the German command, consisting of immigrants and former citizens of the USSR who had gone over to the side of the enemy. It was used to suppress the resistance of the Yugoslav partisans, and its most distinguished members were awarded St. George's crosses and ribbons. Unfortunately, not only the heroic pages contain the history of St. George's Ribbon. The Vlasovites, who fought in the ranks of the Wehrmacht, also often wore this badge of valor on their chests.

In 1944, a collaborationist organization called the Union of Struggle Against Bolshevism was created in Bobruisk. On his banner, decorated with two-color ribbons, the image of the St. George Cross was embroidered in silver. The same ribbons served as the armbands and badges of its leaders. Among the numerous unions created in the West by Russian immigrants, all kinds of symbols were popular, including the St. George ribbon. One of these organizations was the Russian All-Military Union.

Continuation of the patriotic tradition

The St. George ribbon, the history of which is closely connected with the heroic pages of the Russian-Turkish war, eventually became part of the symbols of the Soviet army. In 1942, at the height of the battles with fascism, the Guards ribbon was established, corresponding in appearance to the well-known St. George's ribbon. This was a continuation of the glorious patriotic tradition.

It was used on the Red Navy caps and as a decoration for the Naval Guard badge. The banners of guards units, formations and ships were decorated with the image of the ribbon. In 1943, the ribbon of the Order of Glory was established by government decree. Its appearance is completely identical to St. George's. It was also used to decorate the block of the medal "For the Victory over Germany".

Revival of Glorious Awards

With the onset of democratic changes in the country, the attitude towards the monuments of our history has changed in many respects. By a government decree of March 2, 1992, the Order of St. George and the insignia "St. George's Cross" were restored. In 2005, in honor of the sixtieth anniversary of the victory over fascism, a public action called "St. George's Ribbon" was held. Its initiators were the agency "RIA Novosti" and ROOSPM "Student Community".

From that time on, the Guards Ribbon was again called the St. George's Ribbon, and the actions dedicated to it became annual. Thousands of activists are distributing ribbons these days to everyone who wants to express their gratitude to our veterans in this way. Black and gold ribbons, symbolizing the courage and heroism of Russian soldiers, are attached to clothes, bags and car antennas. The action is held under the motto "I remember, I'm proud." Thus, the history of the St. George's Ribbon, briefly outlined in this article, was continued.

In Russia, the St. George Ribbon campaign has started, distributing the main symbol of Victory Day until May 9. But many treat it carelessly and wear it incorrectly - in our material we will tell you how to tie it beautifully and wear it with dignity.

History of the black and orange ribbon

For the first time, a black and yellow ribbon in the system of Russian awards appeared during the reign of Empress Catherine II, it began to be attached to the Order of St. George the Victorious. The Order of St. George became the highest award in the Russian Empire: they were awarded for distinction in military exploits. The order had four degrees, it was issued to officers and soldiers (the soldier's order was called the "Insignia of the Military Order"). Later, the yellow color in the ribbon was changed to orange.

In 1913, another medal appeared in Russia that used a black and orange ribbon - the St. George medal. She was awarded to the lower ranks for courage and courage shown in peacetime or wartime.

After the October Revolution of 1917, the Order of St. George the Victorious, like other awards of the empire, was canceled. However, on the fronts of the civil war, both former generals and the heads of the Red Army continued to award soldiers for distinction in battle with the Order of St. George and the St. George Medal.

The black and orange ribbon reappeared in 1941. Then, for the courage and courage of the personnel, such ribbons began to be given to units, formations and ships. The tape was called "Guards".

Later, already during the Second World War in 1943, the Order of Glory was established, to which the "guards ribbon" was attached.

The St. George Ribbon became a real symbol of Victory in 1945, when the medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War in 1941-1945" was established by the Decree of the Presidium of the USSR Armed Forces. This award was received by 15 million people - front-line soldiers and home front workers. The St. George ribbon was also attached to the medal.

Medal "For the victory over Germany"

In 1992, the former Order of St. George was revived in the Russian Federation. So the order and the ribbon became a symbol of the continuity of generations and traditions of Russia.

In 2005, RIA Novosti news agency and ROOSPM Student Community, in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Victory, announced the St. George Ribbon campaign - volunteers throughout Russia distributed thousands of ribbons to honor the memory of war heroes. The action has become annual and this year will be held for the 13th time in a row.

What do the colors of the St. George ribbon symbolize?

Count Litta in 1833 wrote about the introduction of the ribbon by Catherine II: "The immortal legislator, who established this order, believed that his ribbon connects the color of gunpowder and the color of fire." Therefore, it is generally accepted that orange means flame, and black means smoke.

There is another version of the symbolism of the colors of the ribbon: black is the eagle on the coat of arms of Russia, and orange is the golden background (in heraldry, gold can be conveyed in yellow or orange colors). Thus, the ribbon reproduces the colors of the coat of arms of the Russian Empire.

How to wear a St. George ribbon?

The St. George ribbon is not an ornament that can be tied anywhere: you should not wear it on your head, below your waist, on a bag, or tie it on a bicycle or car. It is necessary to wear it near the heart, attaching it to clothes (for example, it is convenient to use the lapel of a jacket).

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The St. George Ribbon is one of the most recognizable symbols of Russian reality in recent years. This black and orange ribbon is one of the main attributes of the Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War (WWII) - one of the most respected holidays in our country. Unfortunately, few of those who tie the St. George ribbon on their clothes or attach it to a car know what it really means and how to properly wear it.

The history of the emergence of the St. George's ribbon

On November 26 (December 7), 1769, Empress Catherine II established an award for officers of the Russian Army, awarded for personal bravery shown on the battlefields - the Order of St. George, it was supposed to be worn on a "silk ribbon with three black and two yellow stripes", subsequently following her and the name stuck - St. George's Ribbon.

Order of St. George, approved by Catherine II

The order was divided into 4 classes. The first degree of the order had three signs: a cross, a star and a ribbon consisting of three black and two orange stripes, which was worn over the right shoulder under the uniform. The second degree of the order also had a star and a large cross, which was worn around the neck on a narrower ribbon. The third degree is a small cross on the neck, the fourth is a small cross in the buttonhole.

Star and signs to the Order of St. George

One of the first holders of the Order of St. George - participants in the naval battle in the Chesme Bay, which took place in June 1770. In this battle, the Russian squadron, under the overall command of Count Orlov A.G., completely defeated the Turkish fleet that outnumbered it. For this battle, Count Orlov was awarded the Order of St. George of the first degree and received an honorary prefix to his surname "Chesmensky".

The first medals on the St. George Ribbon were awarded in August 1787, when a small detachment under the command of Suvorov repelled an attack by an outnumbered Turkish landing force seeking to capture the Kinburn fortress. Suvorov, who was in the forefront of the fighting and inspired them by personal example, was wounded twice in this battle, the courage of the Russian soldiers made it possible to defeat the Turkish landing.

For the first time in Russian history, the medal was not awarded to all those who participated in the battle, it was awarded only to those who showed the greatest personal courage and heroism. Moreover, it was the soldiers who took a direct part in hostilities who were more worthy of the award to decide. Among the twenty awarded for this battle was the grenadier of the Shlisselburg regiment Stepan Novikov, who personally saved Suvorov from the Janissaries who attacked him. Black and orange ribbons were also used for other medals of this war, which were awarded to participants in the heroic assault on Ochakovo and those who distinguished themselves in the capture of Izmail.

St. George ribbon on collective awards.

The ribbon of the Order of St. George begins to occupy a particularly revered position in the collective awards of various military units of the Russian Army. These should include the so-called St. George's pipes, introduced in 1805. These pipes were made of silver, the image of the St. George's Cross and an inscription indicating why this distinction was given were applied to the body. In addition, a lanyard made of black and orange ribbon was attached to the pipe.

St. George's pipe

There were two types of pipes - cavalry and infantry. The differences between them were in their form. The infantry was curved, and the cavalry was straight.

Since 1806, St. George banners have appeared among the collective incentives. At the top of these banners was a white order cross, and under the top was tied the St. George ribbon with banner tassels. The Chernigov Dragoon Regiment, two Don Cossack regiments, the Kyiv Grenadier and Pavlograd Hussar regiments were the first to receive such a banner. They were awarded "For exploits at Shengraben on November 4, 1805 in a battle with an enemy consisting of 30 thousand."

In 1807, Emperor Alexander 1 established a special award for the lower ranks of the Russian Army for personal bravery in battle, which was called the Insignia of the Military Order. The wearing of the cross was prescribed on a ribbon, the colors of which corresponded to the colors of the Order of St. George. It was from this period that the popularity of the St. George Ribbon became nationwide, since ordinary Russian people saw such awards much more often than the golden orders of the officers of the Russian Army. This sign was later called the soldier's St. George's cross or the soldier's George (Egoriy), as he was called by the people.

Since 1855, officers who received the award gold weapon "For Bravery" were ordered to wear lanyards from the St. George ribbon for a more visible distinction. In the same 1855, the medal "For the Defense of Sevastopol" was established. For the first time in the history of the Russian Empire, a medal was awarded not for a heroic victory, but for the defense of a Russian city. This medal was silver, intended for both military officials and civilians who participated in the defense of Sevastopol. For generals, officers, soldiers and sailors of the Sevastopol garrison, who served there from September 1854 to August 1855, the medal was awarded on the St. George ribbon.

Military distinctions and clergy were not bypassed. Back in 1790, a special decree was issued on the award of military priests for feats while participating in military battles. At the same time, an award gold pectoral cross on the St. George ribbon was established. Many of the regimental priests of the Russian Army took a direct part in the hostilities of the Russian troops and earned this high distinction with their heroic deeds. One of the first recipients of the pectoral cross was regimental priest Trofim Kutsinsky. During the storming of the fortress, Ishmael, the commander of the battalion, in which Father Trofim was a priest, died. The soldiers stopped in confusion, not knowing what to do next. Father Trofim, unarmed, with a cross in his hands, was the first to rush to the enemy, dragging the soldiers with him and supporting their morale.

In total, from the establishment of the golden pectoral cross to the Russo-Japanese War, one hundred and eleven people were awarded it. And behind each such award was a specific feat of the regimental priests of the Russian Army.

Approved back in 1807, the medal "For Bravery", also worn on a black and orange ribbon, was added to the Order of St. George in 1913 and became, along with the St. George Cross, the most massive soldier's medal awarded for personal bravery.

During the existence of the black and orange ribbon of St. George, from the moment of its appearance in 1769 until 1917, it was an indispensable attribute of various awards of the Russian Empire awarded for military courage. Gold officer's crosses, lanyards of gold weapons, insignia, medals, as well as collective ones - silver trumpets, banners, standards. Thus, in the award system of Russia, a whole system of military incentives was formed, among which the St. George ribbon was a kind of connecting link of all of them into a single whole, being a symbol of military prowess and glory.

The day of the establishment of the Order of the Holy Great Martyr and Victorious George on November 26, 1769 in the history of Russia was considered the Day of the Cavaliers of St. George. This day was celebrated every year. On this day, not only in the capital of the empire, but also in almost all corners of the Russian land, the holders of the St. George honors were honored. Everyone was honored, regardless of ranks and titles, since the feats that these people performed were not performed in the name of awards, but in the name of their Fatherland.

During the Great Patriotic War, continuing the military traditions of the Russian army, on November 8, 1943, the Order of Glory of three degrees was established. His status, as well as the yellow and black colors of the ribbon, were reminiscent of the George Cross. Then the St. George Ribbon, confirming the traditional colors of Russian military prowess, adorned many soldier and modern Russian award medals and badges.

Order of Glory 3rd class

On March 2, 1992, by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of Russia "On State Awards of the Russian Federation", a decision was made to restore the Russian Order of St. George and the insignia "St. George's Cross".

And in the spring of 2005, the St. George Ribbon first appeared on the streets of Russian cities. This action was born spontaneously, it grew out of the Our Victory Internet project, the main purpose of which was to publish stories and photographs of the Great Patriotic War. The ribbon has become a kind of attribute of celebrations, traditional meetings with veterans, festive festivities in many cities of the Russian Federation.

Code of the action "St. George's Ribbon"

1. The St. George Ribbon campaign is neither commercial nor political.
2. The purpose of the action is to create a symbol of the holiday - Victory Day.
3. This symbol is an expression of our respect for the veterans, a tribute to the memory of the fallen on the battlefield, gratitude to the people who gave everything for the front. To all those thanks to whom we won in 1945.
4. "George's Ribbon" is not a heraldic symbol. This is a symbolic ribbon, a replica of the traditional bicolor St. George ribbon.
5. It is not allowed to use original award St. George or Guards ribbons in the promotion. "George's Ribbon" is a symbol, not a reward.
6. "St. George's Ribbon" cannot be an object of sale.
7. "George Ribbon" cannot serve to promote goods and services. It is not allowed to use the tape as an accompanying product or as an element of product packaging.
8. "George Ribbon" is distributed free of charge. It is not allowed to issue a ribbon to a visitor of a trading establishment in exchange for a purchase.
9. It is not allowed to use the St. George Ribbon for political purposes by any parties or movements.
10. "St. George Ribbon" has one or two inscriptions: the name of the city / state where the ribbon was produced. Other inscriptions on the ribbon are not allowed.
11. This is a symbol of the spirit of the people who fought and defeated fascism in the Great Patriotic War.

What does black and orange mean?

In Russia, they were the colors of the imperial, state, corresponded to the black double-headed eagle and the yellow field of the state emblem. It was this symbolism, apparently, that Empress Catherine II adhered to, approving the colors of the ribbon. But, since the order was named after, the colors of the ribbon, perhaps, symbolize St. George himself and denote his martyrdom - three black stripes, and miraculous resurrection - two orange stripes. It is these colors that are now called when designating the colors of the St. George ribbon. In addition, the new award was presented exclusively for military exploits. And the colors of war are the color of the flame, that is, orange, and the color of smoke is black.

How to wear the George Ribbon

There are no official rules for wearing the St. George ribbon. However, it should be understood that this is not a fashion accessory, but a sign of memory, respect, grief and gratitude to the participants of the Great Patriotic War. Therefore, it is worth treating the ribbon with care and respect.

Basic ways

It is customary to wear the St. George ribbon on the chest on the left as a sign that the feat of Soviet soldiers will forever remain in the hearts of descendants. You should not wear a tape on your head, below your waist, on a bag, on a car body (including on a car antenna). Also, you do not need to use it as laces or lacing on a corset (such cases also happened). In addition, it is not allowed to wear the St. George ribbon in a damaged form.

Eyelet

A simple and common option is to attach a St. George ribbon in the form of a loop. To do this, you need to cut off 10-15 centimeters of the tape, cross the ends in the form of the letter "X" and stab the middle with a brooch, pin or badge. Wear on the left side of the chest.

You can attach a St. George ribbon in the form of a simple bow. It can be tied in any usual way, the main thing is to straighten the knot, “ears” and the ends of the tape. You can also not tie the ribbon, but simply form two loops out of it and secure them in the middle with a pin or badge.

Bow figure eight

Take about 30 centimeters of tape, fold it into a figure eight, fasten it in the middle. Take a shorter ribbon and also fold it into a figure eight, fasten it. Next, you need to take two more tapes, each smaller than the previous one. You will get four ribbons of different lengths, folded in eights. Fold them on top of each other and fasten them with another ribbon. You will get a large, but discreet bow, which should be fixed on the left side of the chest.

St. George's ribbon can be attached to clothing in the form of a zipper or zigzag. To do this, fold the tape three times like an accordion and pull the ends a little to make the letter “N”. Pin or sew. Attach to clothing with a pin, brooch or badge.

To tie a St. George ribbon and a tie, you will need a long ribbon. You can use any usual way of tying a tie. For example, wrap the tape in a circle so that the left end is longer. Put the right end on the left and cross it under it. Then wrap the ends again, forming a loop, into which we pass the left edge from the bottom up and pull it out of the loop, thread it into the eye and tighten.

Wear the St. George Ribbon Correctly

When the celebration of Victory Day ends, you should not throw out the St. George ribbon. Ribbons left on the streets, thrown into the mud, thrown into the bins leave a painful impression and upset the veterans, and yet the action is aimed at ensuring that their feat is not forgotten.

It is best to remove the St. George ribbon until next year or wear it on special dates - for example, on the day the Great Patriotic War began or on the day the Battle of Stalingrad ended.