Note that the "peacetime" part results from a modification of the status in 1980 (before that, the medal used to be awarded only during wars).[27] 15,641 Nakhimov Medal Медаль Нахимова Medal Nakhimova 3 March 1944 Awarded to those in Naval Service for valour and gallantry during sea battles and to for those not in naval service who with efficient and resourceful actions at the risk of their lives, contributed to the successful outcome of combat missions involving Soviet Naval Forces.[27] 14,020 Medal "For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR" Медаль «За отличие в охране государственной границы СССР» Medal «Za otlichie v okhrane gosudarstvennoj granitsy SSSR» 13 July 1950 Awarded to K.G.B. Border Troops personnel for military or other actions displaying excellence in guarding the Soviet borders.[28][29][30] c. 67,520 Medal "For Distinction in the Protection of Public Order" Медаль «За отличную службу по охране общественного порядка» Medal «Za otlichnuyu sluzhbu po ohrane obschestvennogo porjadka» 1 November 1950 Awarded to members of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) and its Internal Troops for aiding in preserving public order and to all service personnel of the militsiya for courage shown during the liquidation of criminal groups and arrest of criminal or for excellence in organising and coordinating militia in combating crime or for selfless acts during the prevention of hooliganism/alcoholism/theft.[31][30] c. 47,000 Medal "For Distinction in Military Service" first class Медаль «За отличие в воинской службе» I степени Medal «Za otlichie v voinskoj sluzhbe» I stepeni 28 October 1974 Awarded to soldiers of the Soviet Army, Navy, border and internal troops: for excellent performance in combat and political training; for special distinction in exercises and manoeuvres in combat service and combat duty; for bravery, selflessness, and other services, shown during military service.[30][32] c.