Order of the Patriotic war, honored blood

The establishment of the Order of the Patriotic war was held arbitrary decision of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet state in may 1942. And though it was one of the most difficult periods of war, however, in December 1941, was launched the beginning of the first victories over the Germans. And even in the history of the retreat of the red Army from the first days of hostilities, there were many heroic pages. What is the defense of the Brest fortress or the battle for Moscow! In the era of battles and after the end of hostilities, this order became one of the most popular jewels of the country. The most prestigious distinctions were the Order of the red Star, Patriotic war. And established in the fall of 1938, the medal «For military merit» and «For victory over Germany». In fact, only during the war the order was awarded 1 276 000 people.

The provisions of the Statute of the order of the Patriotic war

A Month later, a description of the appearance of the insignia was changed. And the Statute took its final form after the victory in the war on 16 December 1946. Under its provisions, the order was awarded to all persons of the rank and file and officers of the red Army, NKVD, SMERSH, Navy and guerrilla groups that have shown courage and perseverance in fighting against the enemies of the Soviet country. In addition, the regalia was awarded to military personnel due to actions which were secured the success of combat operations of Soviet troops. The Awarding ceremony, according to the Statute, is made by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the country. Order of the Patriotic war, martial distinction, had two degrees: first and second. The highest degree was the first. Question, order what degree to reward distinguished soldier, was determined by the Bureau. It depended on the degree of merit.

Appearance order of the Patriotic war

The product Itself is a cast medal, depicting a five-pointed star convex, which is covered with red-ruby enamel with a background of Golden rays that diverge in the form of five-pointed stars, which ends located between the ends of the red star. In the middle of the red star there is a Golden image of a hammer and sickle on a red and ruby disc, which is bordered by a white band of enamel, containing the inscription: «Patriotic war». At the bottom part of the belt shows the gold star. White ring and red star have Golden rims. Background rays red star represents the image of all bombs and rifles, crossed among themselves. The sword's handle and the butt of the rifle facing down. Order of the Patriotic war had several production versions. Thus, the distinction of the second degree were made of silver. Although there were some parts gold plated, not enameled. The order of the first degree contained more gold. A diameter of the order – 45 mm Length images of bombs and rifles also 45 mm. the Diameter of a circle the inscription is somewhat smaller – 22 mm. Each order on its back side has a threaded nut and a font, made for attaching it to clothing.