Original Item. Only One Available. The Order of Ushakov is a military decoration of the Russian Federation named in honour of admiral Fyodor Ushakov (1744–1817) who never lost a battle and was proclaimed patron saint of the Russian Navy. It is bestowed to command grade naval officers for outstanding leadership. The order was established in two classes during World War II by decision of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of March 3, 1944. The idea was given to Joseph Stalin by admiral Nikolai Gerasimovich Kuznetsov in the summer of 1943.

This is a lovely Soviet example of a 2nd Class Order of Ushakov. The 2nd Class was awarded to naval officers for excellent leadership and successful combat actions at sea against a numerically superior enemy, which led to heavy enemy losses, skilful, swift and bold actions in raiding enemy bases and coastal facilities, resulting in the destruction of large enemy forces and equipment, successful and audacious actions against the enemy lines of communication that led to the destruction of heavily escorted ships and transports of a numerically superior enemy, excellent organisation and management of naval units taking part in a major amphibious operation, or for a well-organised and successful operations during a tactical landing, the successful execution of combat missions, skilful and efficient organization and coordination of all available forces and resources of the fleet in a battle that led to the destruction of a large enemy force, or excellent leadership during an operation that led to a major military victory.

This example still has the chains on the front and is in fantastic shape overall. The medal is serial numbered on the reverse 12335.

This is one of the scarcest Soviet medals to find, and this one is in fantastic condition. Comes ready for further research and display.