The Combat Cross of Ukrainian Sich Riflemen (Mazepinsky) ( Ukrainian: Boyoviy Krest of Ukrainian Sichovykh Streltsiv (Mazepinsky) ) is a reward for combat merit to veterans of the Ukrainian Sich Riflemen of the Ukrainian Galician Army, developed by Lev Lepky. [1] This award is included in the historical list of military awards of the Ukrainian armed forces [2] .
| Battle Cross of Ukrainian Sich Riflemen (Mazepinsky) | ||
|---|---|---|
| ||
| Motto | Independence of Ukraine | |
| A country |  UNR | |
| Type of | Order | |
| To whom is awarded | Veterans of the brigade of Ukrainian Sich Riflemen | |
| Award Basis | For military merits | |
| Status | Not awarded | |
| Statistics | ||
| Established | 1940 year | |
| Precedence | ||
| Senior award | Hutsul Cross | |
| Junior Award | Order of the Iron Cross of the 3rd Iron Rifle Division | |
Content
History
The award was established in 1940 in Krakow for veterans of the OSS of the Ukrainian Galician Army. The cross has two editions - the Big Cross and the Small Cross, in 1940 and 1964 . The Grand Cross of the first issue consisted of two parts. The central element of the award was a shield with the image of a trident, which was attached to the stylized cross in the form of the coat of arms “Kurch” , which belonged to hetman Ivan Mazepa . Behind the shield were two crossed swords, which meant an armed struggle for the independence of Ukraine. The cross had dimensions 38x28 mm and was attached to a black ribbon with two purple paths on the sides. The large cross of the second issue (1964) was made of solid metal . Dimensions and tape are the same as in the first issue. In addition to the Big Cross, a small copy of 20x15 mm in size was also made, which was worn on the lapel of the jacket.
Awarding
The awarding regulation was approved, which prescribed the presentation of the cross in a festive atmosphere, during national holidays or congresses. For the award issued a certificate and a letter with signatures, the official seal of the CSS and the number of the award.
Notes
- ↑ Kovalevska O. Ivan Mazepa. // What are the signs of the name of Ivan Mazepi? - Kiev: "Tempora". - 2008, st. 167.
- ↑ History of the Ukrainian army 1917-1995. "// Awards of the Ukrainian army during the liberation movements, table XII. Edited by Y. Dashkevich. Lvov:" Svit ". - 1996. - 840 p.
Literature
- History of the Ukrainian army 1917-1995. Edited by Y. Dashkevich. Lviv: "Svit". - 1996 .-- 840 s.
- Kovalevska O. Ivan Mazepa. - Kiev: "Tempora". - 2008.
- Semotyuk Ya. Ukrainian vіdіskovі vіdznaki: orders, crests, medals and stripes. Toronto. - 1991.
Links
- Boyoviy Khrest of Ukrainian Sichovykh Streltsіv (Mazepinsky) (Ukrainian)
- Ukrainian Sichovy Strelts.// The Cross of the Ossetia Mazepinsky (Ukrainian)
- Image of the Mazepa Cross at the Lychakiv Cemetery of the Ukrainian Galician Army
- Z ІSTORІЇ VITCHIZNYANI NAGOROD (Ukrainian)
- Oleksandr Kucheruk. FOODS OF THE UNR ( UKR .)
