WW2 Russian Soviet Order of the Red Star # 161102 With Booklet

The WW2 Russian Soviet Order of the Red Star #161102 with Booklet is an original military decoration awarded by the Soviet Union. Established in 1930, the Order of the Red Star recognized outstanding service in the defense of the Soviet state, both in combat and non-combat roles. This particular order, bearing serial number 161102, features the characteristic five-pointed red enamel star with a silver center medallion portraying a soldier with a rifle. The obverse includes the Cyrillic inscription for “Proletarians of all countries, unite!” and the abbreviation “USSR.” The reverse of the order is numbered, consistent with period issue practices. Accompanying the order is the official booklet, which documented the recipient’s details and specifics of the award. Items such as this are significant for collectors and historians interested in Soviet military honors and the documentation associated with wartime recognition during the Second World War.