A SOVIET RUSSIAN ORDER OF THE RED STAR, EARLY VARIANT, CIRCA 1936
Орден Краснoй Звезды (CCCP)
Origin: Soviet Union, circa 1936.
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 is a red enamelled silver five pointed star. In the center of the obverse, an oxydised 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!" (Russian: «Пролетарии всех стран, соединяйтесь!»), the band below the soldier bore the relief inscription "USSR" (Russian: «СССР»). Below the shield, the hammer and sickle also of oxydised silver. The otherwise plain reverse bear the maker's mark and the award serial number 556252. The Order was attached to clothing by a threaded stud and screw attachment.
Height 47 mm.
Condition report: generally good condition for the age. Small scratches.