Order of the Red Star

The Order of the Red Star was introduced in 1930, and was originally awarded to high ranking officials. It later became awardable to anyone who had shown outstanding achievements in the defence of the USSR, and even full units or ships.

The badge takes the form of a 5-pointed star, finished with a smart red enamel. Around the centre piece reads the text which translates to "Workers of all Countries, Unite." The badge also has a screw-back fixing on the reverse.