WW2 Russian Soviet Order of the Red Star 1944 Era

The Order of the Red Star was a Soviet military decoration established in 1930 and awarded for exceptional service in the defense of the Soviet Union during wartime and peacetime. This example dates from the 1944 era, a period marked by intense conflict on the Eastern Front during World War II. The order consists of a silver five-pointed star, overlaid with red enamel, bearing the image of a Red Army soldier with a rifle and the inscription “Proletarians of all countries, unite!” along the border. At the bottom, a hammer and sickle emblem appears beneath the soldier. The reverse is typically stamped with the serial number and features a screwback fitting for attachment to uniforms. Recipients included both officers and enlisted personnel for acts of bravery, leadership, or significant contributions to military operations. The Order of the Red Star is recognized as an important Soviet military honor from the World War II period.