Order of the Red Banner was the first prize, which was founded in the USSR.During the Civil War, the Red Army was awarded the Order "Red Banner".At that time he was the highest award.In 1924 he was replaced by the Order of the Red Banner, but it was decided to consider these awards equivalent.
This honorary might be marked not only the people but also military formations, units and ships.After the awarding ceremony, they were called "Red Banner".The award is worn on the left side of the chest.
awarded the Order of the military, the Interior Ministry and intelligence agencies, citizens of the USSR and other countries for outstanding service.The award was based on the provision of security, courage and bravery in combat, excellent guide military operations, special mission.If a person is given the Order of the Red Banner for the second time (third or fourth, etc.), then it engraved the corresponding figure, depending on whether the award in a row.
award is made in the form of a sign depicting a detailed red banner with an appeal: "Workers of all countries, unite!".Below on a circle surrounded by a laurel wreath award, which is a ribbon with the inscription: "USSR".In the central part of the enamel on a white background arranged rifle shaft, torch, plow and sickle.Their covers star.In its center there is the hammer and sickle with a wreath of laurel.Top-rays covered with stars banner.On repeated awards from below on a white plate is applied, the corresponding figure.Rays stars, ribbon and a banner covered with ruby red enamel, plow, sickle and rifle oxidized, and wreaths and other images are gilded.
Like many awards and medals of the USSR Second World War, the Order is made of silver, which is contained in it about 22.719 grams.Overall its weight - about 25.134 grams.The width of the award - 36.3 mm, and height - 41 mm.With ear rings and it connects to the pentagonal block, which is covered with moire ribbon of silk.In its middle longitudinal strip is white, is closer to the edges - one red band on the right and left, and the edges - one white.The block has a pentagonal shape.Until 1932 the Order worn on a bow in the form of a red rosette.
Until the 30s according insignia celebrated heroes of the revolution and the KGB.In 1929 he was awarded the many participants of the incident on the CER.The Chinese then tried to seize the railroad, but were defeated.The conflict was one of the first for the young state.In 1937, the Order of the Red Banner is often handed to Soviet soldiers who participated in the fighting in Spain.They are awarded to the incident at the Khalkhin-Gol, as well as those who participated in the Soviet-Finnish conflict.
During World War II this award were awarded 238,000 people and 3,148 units and formations.It was the massive order of the Second World War.After the war, it is awarded for outstanding achievements and participation in various local conflicts, including soldiers-internationalists who fought in Afghanistan.During the existence of the USSR it was committed 581,333 ceremony.Only eight people were awarded with the number "7" and only Marshal IIPstygo was awarded this honor eight times.
