Establishment of the Order of the Patriotic War took place arbitrary decision of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet state in May 1942.And even though it was one of the most difficult periods of war, but in December 1941 was the beginning of the first victories over the Germans.And even in the history of the Red Army's retreat from the first days of hostilities there are many heroic pages.That only is the defense of the Brest Fortress, or the battle for Moscow!In an era of battles and after the end of hostilities, this award has become one of the most popular jewels of the country.The most prestigious marks of distinction were the Order of the Red Star, World War II.As well as institutions in the autumn of 1938, the medal "For Military Merit" and "For Victory over Germany".In fact, only during the war it has been awarded the Order of 1,276,000 people.
provisions of the Statute of the Order of the Patriotic War
months later the description of the appearance of jewels were somewhat changed.A Statute adopted its final shape after the victory in the war of December 16, 1946.Under its provisions, all persons were awarded the Order of the privates and officers of the Red Army, the NKVD, SMERSH, the Navy, and the guerrilla groups, who have shown courage, bravery and perseverance in the struggle with the enemy of the Soviet Union.In addition, military regalia awarded, thanks to the actions which are to ensure the success of military operations of the Soviet troops.The award, according to the Statute made by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the country.Order of the Patriotic War, military insignia had two degrees: first and second.Higher degree is the first.The question is, what degree Order of the award had distinguished military man, as determined by the Bureau.It depended on the degree of merit.
Appearance of the Order of the Patriotic War
very article is a cast medal depicting convex five-pointed star, which is covered with ruby red enamel with a background of golden rays that diverge in the form of a five-pointed star, whose ends are placed Intermedia endsred stars.In the middle of the Red Star has a golden image of a hammer and sickle on a red-ruby plate, which is bordered by a white enamel belt containing the inscription: "World War II".In the lower part of the girdle shown gold star.The white belt and red stars are golden rims.Background rays red star represents the image of all swords and rifles, crossed each other.Ephesus bombs and rifle butt facing down.Order of the Patriotic War had few options of manufacture.Thus, the distinction of the second degree was made of silver.Although there were some gilded parts not covered with enamel.Order of the first degree contained the more gold.The diameter of the order - 45 mm.Length images bombs and rifles and 45 mm.Inscribed circle diameter somewhat smaller - 22 mm.Each award to its reverse side has a threaded nut and a font made for attaching it to clothing.
