Medal of Nesterov
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The Medal of Nesterov (Russian: Медаль «Нестерова») is a state decoration of the Russian Federation named in honour of Pyotr Nikolayevich Nesterov, an early pioneer of Russian military aviation and World War I fighter pilot.
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Medal of Nesterov | |
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Type | State Decoration |
Awarded for | Aerial Excellence or Courage |
Presented by | Russian Federation |
Eligibility | Military and civilian aircrew |
Status | Active |
Established | March 2, 1994[1] |
First awarded | 1995 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Medal of Zhukov |
Next (lower) | Medal of Pushkin |
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