Original Item. Only One Available. This is a great WWII Russian Order of the Red Star Medal. This example is vaulted with a screwback and a great maker’s mark stamped on the reverse. The serial number on this example is 588832. The badge is in great condition overall with almost no flaws.

Silver with red enamels, vaulted, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved on the reverse with screw back and intact enamels. This is a phenomenal example of the Order of the Red Star, of which just over one million were awarded during World War II.

The Order of the Red Star is a red enameled 47mm to 50mm wide (depending on the variant) silver five pointed star. In the center of the obverse, an oxidized silver shield bearing the image of an erect soldier wearing an overcoat and carrying a rifle, along the shield's entire circumference, a narrow band bearing the Communist motto in relief, "Workers of the world, unite!", the band below the soldier bore the relief inscription "CCCP". Below the shield, the hammer and sickle are also of oxidized silver. The otherwise plain reverse bore the maker's mark and the award serial number. The Order was attached to clothing by a threaded stud and screw attachment.

The Order of the Red Star was a military decoration of the Soviet Union. It was established by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of 6 April 1930. 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:

- for personal courage and bravery in battle, for the excellent organization and leadership in combat that contributed to the success of our troops;

- for successful operations of military units and formations which resulted in the enemy suffering considerable casualties or damage;

- for outstanding service in ensuring public safety and the security of the State Border of the USSR;

- for courage and valour displayed during the performance of military duties, or, in circumstances involving a risk to life;

- for exemplary performance of special command tasks and other outstanding deeds committed in peacetime;

- for great contribution in maintaining the high combat readiness of troops, excellent performance in combat and political training, in the mastery of new combat equipment and other services associated with strengthening the defensive might of the USSR;

- for merit in the development of military science and technologies used in training of the Armed Forces of the USSR;

- for merit in strengthening the defense capabilities of the socialist community.

The Order of the Red Star is worn on the right side of the chest and when in the presence of other orders of the USSR, placed immediately after the Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class. If worn in the presence of Orders or medals of the Russian Federation, the latter have precedence.