"90th Anniversary of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan (1918–2008)" Medal
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The "90th Anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1918–2008)" Medal (Azerbaijani: "Azərbaycan Respublikası Silahlı Qüvvələrinin 90 illiyi (1918–2008)" medalı) is a commemorative medal of Azerbaijan issued to denote the 90th anniversary of the formation of the Armed Forces of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic in 1918. It was established in accordance with the decree of the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on May 16, 2008. Eligible personnel include warrant officers and ensigns who succeeded in combat training while serving in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan until June 26, 2008, as well as retired officers who actively participated in the formation and strengthening of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan.[1]
"90th Anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1918–2008)" Medal "Azərbaycan Respublikası Silahlı Qüvvələrinin 90 illiyi (1918–2008)" medalı | |
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Type | Commemorative medal |
Awarded for | Contributing to the formation and strengthening of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan |
Eligibility | Azerbaijani government's military personnel, including warrant officers, ensigns and retired officers |
Clasps | 1 |
Status | Active |
Established | May 16, 2008 |
The medal is worn on the left chest, and in the presence of other orders and medals, it is attached after the "10th Anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1991–2001)" Medal.