Established in April 1930, over 4 million people were
awarded this decoration. The Order of the Red Star was
awarded to soldiers of the Soviet Army, Navy, border and
internal security forces, employees of the State Security
Committee of the USSR, as well as NCOs and officers of the
bodies of internal affairs; to units, warships,
associations, enterprises, institutions and organizations;
as well as to military personnel of foreign countries.
The Order of the Red Star was awarded for outstanding
achievements in the defense of the USSR in time of war and
peace, in the ensurance of state security, in the
promotion of military science and the development of
military equipment, and for personal courage and valour
in battle.
Our reproductions have a dark red enamel with serial
number and a post screw back.
