WW2 Russian Soviet Order of the Great Patriotic War Number 5784373

The Order of the Great Patriotic War was an important Soviet military decoration established on May 20, 1942, during World War II. The example numbered 5784373 is an original award, designated for participants in combat operations against Axis forces between 1941 and 1945. The order consists of a red enameled five-pointed star superimposed upon golden rays, with a central hammer and sickle motif, surrounded by the inscription “Отечественная война” (Patriotic War). Manufactured primarily in silver with gold-plated central elements and red enamel, it was issued in two classes, with both officers and enlisted personnel eligible for recognition based on acts of bravery or effective command. Each piece was individually numbered. The reverse of this example bears the serial number 5784373, confirming its authenticity and place in the sequence of wartime awards. The order is an important artifact reflecting Soviet military honors and the broader context of the Eastern Front during World War II.