A medallion depicting Vladimir Lenin against the background of factory pipes. Under, there is portrayed a tractor with the driver.
The Order of the Red Banner was the first Soviet Order ever introduced, with early versions appearing from 1918 and becoming officially established in 1924. The medal was awarded to members of the Soviet Union who had demonstrated exceptional military service.
The Order of the Red Star was introduced in 1930, and was originally awarded to high ranking officials. It later became available to anyone who had shown outstanding achievements in the defence of the USSR. It was evenavailable for full units or ships.
The Order of Victory was the highest military decoration awarded for World War II service in the Soviet Union, and one of the rarest orders in the world. The order was awarded only to Generals and Marshals for successfully conducting combat operations involving one or more army groups and resulting in a "successful operation".
The Order of Victory was the highest military decoration awarded for World War II service in the Soviet Union, and one of the rarest orders in the world. The order was awarded only to Generals and Marshals for successfully conducting combat operations involving one or more army groups and resulting in a "successful operation".
This was the first Soviet order to be established during World War 2. It was awarded for various deeds, including destroying a certain number of tank types, shooting down aircraft as a pilot and so on.
This was the first Soviet order to be established during World War 2. It was awarded for various deeds, including destroying a certain number of tank types, shooting down aircraft as a pilot and so on.