The Order of the Red Banner was the first Soviet military decoration. The Order was established on 16 September 1918, during the Russian Civil War. It was the highest award of Soviet Russia, subsequently the Soviet Union, until the Order of Lenin was established in 1930. Recipients were recognised for extraordinary heroism, dedication, and courage demonstrated on the battlefield. The Order was awarded to individuals as well as to military units, cities, ships, political and social organizations, and state enterprises. In later years, it was also awarded on the twentieth and again on the thirtieth anniversary of military, police, or state security service without requiring participation in combat (the “Long Service Award” variant).
Order of Red Banner
USSR. Order of Red Banner 2nd award. Type 4 var 2. #24167.
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Leningrad mint. Circa 1951. Copy of the order booklet. Awardee: lieutenant colonel Belyavsky Ruvim Iosifovich. Jewish nationality. Deputy commander for political affairs of the 1079 anti-aircraft artillery regiment. Participated in the battles for the city of Stalingrad in 1942. Very good condition. No enamel chips.
