Silver Order of the red Star of the. Union of Soviet Socialist Republics +. Silver content in the order 27,162±1,389 g. The total weight of the order is 33,250±1,620 g. The size of the order between the opposite vertexes of the star is 47-50 mm (depending on the year of issue). The distance from the center of the order to the top of any of the five enamel rays of the star is 26-27 mm. On the reverse side, the badge has a threaded pin with a nut for attaching the order to clothing. The ribbon for the order is silk moire in the color of Bordeaux with a longitudinal gray-blue stripe in the middle. The width of the tape is 24 mm, the width of the strip is 5 mm. In 1935, the charter of the Red Army was changed, and the position of a fighter in a bayonet attack changed. Initially, the Red Army soldier was depicted facing the viewer, and since 1936 on the order of the Red Army soldier turned to the right, in accordance with the new charter of the Red Army, also on his feet he began to be depicted not boots with windings, but boots. The Order of the Red Star was established to award for great merits in the defense of the USSR both in wartime and in peacetime, in ensuring state security. The Order of the Red Star was awarded to: military. Personnel of the Soviet Army, Navy, border and internal troops, employees of the State Security Committee of the USSR, as well as individuals of ordinary and commanding personnel of the internal affairs bodies. Military units, warships, formations and associations, enterprises, institutions, organizations. The Order of the Red Star could also be awarded to military personnel of foreign countries. The Order of the Red Star was awarded. For personal courage and bravery in battle, excellent organization and skilful leadership of combat operations that contributed to the success of the Soviet troops. For successful combat operations of military units and formations, as a result of which the enemy was inflicted significant damage. For services to ensuring State security and inviolability of the State border of the USSR. For courage and bravery shown in the performance of military or official duty, in conditions involving the risk of life. For exemplary performance of special command tasks and other feats performed in peacetime. For great services in maintaining high combat readiness of the troops, excellent performance in combat and political training, mastering new military equipment and other services in strengthening the defense power of the USSR. For services to the development of military science and technology, training for the Armed Forces of the USSR. For services to strengthening the defense capabilities of the States of the Socialist Commonwealth. In the period from June 4, 1944 to September 14, 1957, the Order of the Red Star was awarded for 15 years of service in the ranks of the Red Army, Navy, internal affairs bodies and state security. The Order of the Red Star was established by the Decree of the Presidium of the CEC of the USSR on April 6, 1930. The statute of the Order was established by the Decree of the Presidium of the CEC of the USSR of May 5, 1930. In the future, the issues related to awarding order of the red Star, changes were made and clarification of the General regulations about orders of the USSR (Decree of the CEC and SNK on may 7, 1936), Decrees of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet on 19 June 1943 26 Feb 1946 15 Oct 1947 16 Dec 1947. The decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of March 28, 1980 approved the Statute of the Order of the Red Star in a new edition. In the period after the Great Patriotic War, it was customary to award the Order of the Red Star to all military personnel, employees of the paramilitary fire service and law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. The order and the order book for it were awarded to the relatives of the deceased. There are also known cases of awarding sappers who personally carried out mine clearance of mine-explosive devices and explosive objects associated with the risk of their lives for example, in 1967, the Order of the Red Star was awarded to sappers Major V. Zaitsev and Senior Lieutenant A. Spiridonov, in 1966, successfully cleared the mined ammunition depot left in 1944 by the retreating German troops in the Arctic, which contained 3.5 thousand artillery shells and mines. During local conflicts and the Afghan War, the Order of the Red Star was awarded to many (but not all) Soviet servicemen who received moderate injuries, severe wounds or severe concussions in combat clashes. Awarding the order of the red Star were made at presentation, respectively USSR Ministry of defense, Ministry of internal Affairs of the USSR, KGB of the USSR. The Order of the Red Star is worn on the right side of the chest and in the presence of other orders is located after the Order of the Patriotic War II degree. Until the summer of 1943, it was worn on the left side of the chest. The Order of the Red Star could be awarded repeatedly: 6 times the order was awarded to at least 5 people, 5 times-more than 60 people, 4 times-more than 900 people, 3 times-more than 5000 people. This product is very old and has signs of aging. In case of unforeseen circumstances, do not rush to open a dispute, write to me, and I will begin to solve the problem. If you have any complaints, questions or concerns, I will be happy to answer them. The most valuable thing for me is your opinion and satisfaction, my reputation is also very important for me. Thank you for your understanding, waiting for your feedback! The item “Medal Red Star silver Order enamel military award Soviet WW II USSR doc ORIGINAL” is in sale since Friday, January 15, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Russia\Medals, Pins & Ribbons”. The seller is “sagulatus” and is located in Irpin. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Region of Origin: Russia
- Material: Sterling silver
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
- Theme: Militaria
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Made in the: USSR
- Featured Refinements: Order
- Category: USSR medal
- Form: Soviet badge
- Type: Medal
- Conflict: WW II (1939-45)