Military silver Order of the red Star of the USSR. 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. This order was established in 1930, simultaneously with the order of Lenin, and became the second most important exclusively military award of the USSR. The author of the design of the order is the artist Kupriyanov V. And the sculptor Golenetsky V. The award is made in the form of a five-pointed star covered with ruby red enamel. In the center of the star shield with a picture of a soldier with a rifle in hand, around the shield the inscription “PROLETARIANS of ALL COUNTRIES UNITE”, below the inscription “USSR”, under the shield the hammer and sickle. The order of the red Star is quite unique in that it is in fact the only order of the USSR of the pre-war period, the design of which has not undergone any significant changes. The most significant change is the change in the position of the red army soldier on the Central medallion. In the mid-thirties, the military regulations of the red army underwent changes, and the soldier’s stance during a bayonet attack changed, resulting in a change in the soldier’s stance on the order. Initially, the order of the red Star was worn on the left side of the chest, and since June 1943 on the right, after the order of the Patriotic war II degree. In addition, since 1943, instead of the order, it was allowed to wear the order ribbon on the award bar. The ribbon of the order is silk, moire, Bordeaux color, 24 mm wide with a gray stripe 5 mm wide in the center. KNIGHTS OF THE ORDER OF THE RED STAR. The order was established on 6.04.1930, may 5 of the same year approved the Statute of the order of the red Star, changes and additions to the description and Statute of the award were made: 7.05.1936; 19.06.1943; 26.02.1946; 15.10.1947; 16.12.1947; 28.03.1980 d. The first recipient was Vasily Konstantinovich Blucher for his skilful repulse of the Chinese army during the events at the KVZHD. Among the first recipients of the order of the red Star was test pilot Kozlov I. He was awarded on may 20, 1932 for the successful landing of an experienced fighter I-12 (ANT-23), which, as a result of tests, broke the aircraft gun and damaged the control system. In the 30s, the order was often awarded for services not directly related to fighting. For example, on July 7, 1933, the order of the red Star was awarded to Pyotr mandryk, head of the Central hospital of the People’s Commissariat, For outstanding services to the organization of an exemplary setting of medical Affairs in the Central hospital and for direct outstanding work in the field of surgical treatment. In addition, there were cases of awarding the order to persons who are generally far from military Affairs. So on March 22, 1935, the Head of the Main Department of the gold industry, A. Serebrovsky, was awarded “for exceeding the production program of 1934″. The order was awarded not only to individuals, but also to entire groups. So, one of the first collectives awarded the order of the red Star, December 27, 1933, was the newspaper “Red star” – for success in providing combat and political training of the Soviet Army. Before the beginning of the great Patriotic war, the order was awarded more than 21,500 awards. Most of all (1935 awards) is associated with the battles on lake Hasan in 1938. One of the first awarded during the great Patriotic war was D. Belovol for shooting down 3 fascist planes in battle. The order of the red Star could be awarded to citizens of other States, such an award was awarded to the only us soldier who fought for the red army – Joseph Byerly. A total of 182 citizens of other countries became holders of the order of the red Star. In total, approximately 2860000 awards were made during the 2nd world war. In the course of local conflicts after the war period and the war in Afghanistan, the order of the red Star was awarded to All Soviet military personnel who received moderate wounds, severe wounds or severe concussions in combat. Since the Statute of the order provided for repeated awards for new feats and distinctions, as well as for years of service, there are multiple recipients of the order of the red star. The maximum number of awards of the order of the red star per person is six. We know of four such Cavaliers: Philip p. Silantev, and Nikolai Gavrilovich Sittsevoy. 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 “Order of the Red Star Soviet silver medal Russian War WW II USSR Original badge” is in sale since Wednesday, September 16, 2020. 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: Silver
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
- Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
- Theme: Militaria
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Made in the: USSR
- Featured Refinements: Order
- Category: USSR medal
- Form: USSR badge
- Type: Medal