Collectible silver coin Name: The 55th Naval Infantry Divizion Origin: Hong Kong Issuer: Mega Power Hong Kong Group Limited Made by: Mega Power Hong Kong Group Limited Designer: Iren Ter Sarkisyan : : : Obverse Series: Elite of the Russian Military Forces Weight 23 gr Standard Ag 999 Diameter 45 mm Nominal: 50 cents Mintage: 400 pcs Date: 2013 A new series “Elite force of the Russian Army”. Modern Russia of 20-21 century and old Russian Army. The coin will be issued in pairs – old army” – “modern army” The pilot coin is dedicated to the 55th Naval Infantry Division. Simultaneously the coin, dedicated to Life-Guards Hussar Regiment; will be issued. In the center- personification of a Soviet naval infantry man. Reverse The image on the coin shows large landing craft Ivan Rogov, landing the warriors of Vladivostok-based 55th Naval Infantry Division. Emblem of Naval Infantry in the Far East.. In August 1963, by the Order of the Ministry of Defense of the USSR 390th Naval Infantry Regiment of the Pacific Fleet was formed. In December, 1963 it was relocated to Slavyanka settlement. On December 30 the regiment was assigned to the Pacific Fleet. On Autumn, 1967 as the military and political situation in the Far East turned to the worse it was decided to form Naval Infantry Division in the Pacific Fleet. The first Commander of the Division was Colonel P. Shapranov. In December, 1967 the formation of high command of the Division and its parts was finished. November 25 became an official Day of Formation of the 55th Division..

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