Product Overview and Introduction

Acquire one of the most distinguished and hard-won military decorations of the Great Patriotic War with an Original WWII Soviet Russian Order of the Red Star Medal (Orden Krasnoy Zvezdy). Established in 1930, this prestigious award was bestowed upon soldiers, officers, partisans, and military units of the Red Army for exceptional service in the defense of the Soviet Union, outstanding leadership, bravery in combat, or successful tactical execution against Axis forces.

Crafted from solid silver with a vibrant ruby-red enameled central medallion featuring a depiction of a Red Army soldier carrying a rifle, this museum-grade medal retains its original multi-piece riveted construction, maker’s mint hallmark on the reverse, and the distinctive threaded screw-post and silver backing plate used to secure it firmly to a woolen uniform tunic. Every authentic wartime piece bears a unique stamped serial number on the back, offering a direct link to the archival research of individual Red Army heroism.

Historical Significance and Soviet Combat Heroism

As a high-ranking decoration worn proudly by Soviet veterans from Stalingrad to Berlin, the Order of the Red Star carries immense historical weight, artistry, and martial prestige:

• Distinguished Combat Criteria: Awarded for personal courage, brilliant tactical maneuvers, saving lives under fire, or maintaining critical communications and equipment in active combat zones.

• Authentic Screw-Back Architecture: Features the early-to-mid war threaded post and disc fastener (zakrutka), distinguishing genuine wartime issues from later post-war suspension-ring variants.

• Sterling Silver & Enamel Composition: Meticulously struck from high-purity silver with hand-applied red vitreous enamel, showcasing the exceptional metallurgical standards of the Soviet Mint (Monetny Dvor).

• Archival Research Potential: The unique hand-stamped serial number on the reverse allows advanced collectors to cross-reference Soviet archives to uncover the exact citation, unit, and recipient of the medal.

The Ultimate Centerpiece for Advanced Eastern Front and Soviet Collections

When your historical exhibition, museum archive, or advanced military collection demands verified wartime serial numbers, genuine enameled silver construction, and tangible awards of Red Army valor rather than post-war re-issues, the Original Order of the Red Star stands out as an irreplaceable and highly revered cornerstone.

Key Features and Benefits

• Authentic WWII Vintage: Genuine Soviet military decoration awarded during the Great Patriotic War (1941–1945).

• Investment-Grade Serialization: Features a unique stamped serial number on the reverse for archival tracing.

• Collector Grade: Retains crisp enamel, original silver patination, maker hallmarks, and functional screw-back plate.

• Display Ready: An extraordinary and historically charged focal point for any advanced World War II Eastern Front or medal display.

Specifications

• Product Type: Original WWII Soviet Military Award / Decoration

• Model: Order of the Red Star (Orden Krasnoy Zvezdy)

• Era: World War II (Great Patriotic War, c. 1941–1945)

• Composition: Silver (Approx. 916 Purity) with Red Enamel

• Attachment: Threaded Screw-Post with Original Silver Disc Backing Plate (Zakrutka)

• Mint Mark: Soviet Mint (Mundvor / Monetny Dvor) Stamp on Reverse

• Condition: Original Vintage Historic Condition (Well-preserved award with authentic age patination and intact enamel)