Medal, Soviet Union, Order of the Red Star
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Medal, Soviet Union, Order of the Red Star
Description
Ca. 1940s. Postwar issue of the Soviet Union Medal "Order of the Red Star." "For Military Merit." Four medals of this sort were awarded to American Merchant seamen during the Second World War for their heroism on the Murmansk Run; each of the recipients also received the United States Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal for the same acts of heroism.
In Russian, the proper name for the medal is "Орден Краснoй Звезды." It was a military medal 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 or personal courage and bravery in battle, for the excellent organization and leadership in combat.
In Russian, the proper name for the medal is "Орден Краснoй Звезды." It was a military medal 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 or personal courage and bravery in battle, for the excellent organization and leadership in combat.
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“Medal, Soviet Union, Order of the Red Star,” dittybag, accessed November 21, 2024, http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/items/show/207.
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