Soviet Union USSR Medal Russian Military Order Retro Vintage Badge War Red Army Great Patriotic War

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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 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 Patriotic War medal features a red enamel five-pointed star, made of silver, with straight rays in the background, and crossed sabre and a Mosin rifle. The rays in the background are golden for the First Class and silver for the Second Class.