The long history of St. George ribbons and Russian glory

During the great Patriotic war the Soviet leadership thought of such half-forgotten phenomenon of the glory of the Russian arms. If in the period preceding the German attack, the ideological training of the red Army were carried out in the direction of aid the world proletariat, after it had changed course. Climax of Patriotic propaganda made up to 1943, when it was introduced, and, in fact, returned the insignia-epaulets, stripes, officer oval badges and other symbols of the Russian Imperial army. Did not remain without attention and government awards.

The History of the ribbons begins with 1769. In the Russian Empire distinguished themselves on the battlefield soldiers and officers celebrated the order of St. George, he had four degrees. Like any award, the George cross hung on the ribbon, dichroic, black and orange. Fire and smoke, or Imperial standard, these are the main ideas of this color palette. The combination of these colors became a symbol of military prowess. After the October revolution the wearing of any Royal awards was forbidden, but in 1943, Stalin decided on the introduction of the soldiers of the order, similar to the George cross. He was also supposed to be made of silver and have four degrees. Ribbon color is also borrowed from the source.

Covered with glory of past generations of the Russian army, history of the St. George ribbon found its continuation in the guards the symbols of the Soviet Army. Military units and ships were awarded this title, with 1941, received badges, and the sailors – even moire plate orange and black colors.

The History of the ribbons was continued in 1945. At the Victory Parade of Soviet generals and marshals were front belted orange-and-black sashes that clearly hinted at the continuity of Russian military traditions. The days of proletarian aesthetics over, and, apparently, forever. Soviet generals with gold epaulets and belt in Imperial colours no longer resembled Chapaevo and Trotsky, rather it was like the Royal Supreme bet.

But the story of St. George ribbons is not over. The most massive medal, which was awarded the Soviet soldiers immediately after the war, «For victory over Germany», already in its title carried a certain Imperial-Patriotic sense. Noted Victoria over the country, not over Hitlerism or Nazism that was typical rather of Russian than Soviet ideological worldview. Needless to mention that the ribbon of this medal was of the same Imperial color? On the obverse minted words “Our cause is just, we won’ and the author's profile - Stalin.

In our time the value of the St. George ribbon continues to be important, and that's good. A nation that forgets the glory of their ancestors, is historically doomed. Our multinational Motherland, and an example of careful attitude to the culture of its people could be the fact that the soldiers of the Russian army professing Islam, were made special orders, which is SV. George was depicted double-headed eagle.

The History of the ribbons continues to this day. Since 2005, firmly occupied the main place in the series symbols of a great Victory, and emphasizes the involvement of all peoples inhabiting the Soviet Union. This tape transcend borders, it connects hearts.