Award - is a sign of bravery and courage, recognition of the Fatherland merit of man, his activities.Awards issued in Russia, are expressive, special monuments of our history, which are reminiscent of the struggle against enemies of the great works for the good of the country and reforms.
Awards History is unique.Wars, revolutions, social upheavals led to their large variety.But with special pride people wore medals received for heroic deeds in wartime.
Order of the Great Patriotic War, was founded during the war and was called "World War."Work on it began to SIDmitriev and A.I.Kuznetsov who were famous artists of the time.In April 1942, outlines were already before IVStalin and twentieth day of May was read a decree "On establishment of the Order of the Patriotic War."
This award looks like a five-pointed star convex ruby-red color.It is framed by golden rays.In the middle is a picture of a hammer and sickle, and the circle - a belt with an appropriate inscription.Against the background of the star drawn sword and the rifle.
Order of the Great Patriotic War I level was made of silver, gold and has a weight of 33 grams.Reward 2 degrees - of silver, by weight - 29 grams.They fastened ribbon of silk moiré and maroon with a red stripe.
Order of the Great Patriotic War had a chance to get representatives of both officers and enlisted Army, the NKVD troops, navy, guerrilla groups who have shown resistance in battles, bravery, courage.Also it could get soldiers, which achieves the success of military operations.For the Order of the first degree are also to be destroyed 3 light armored cars or 2 heavy / medium.
first Order of the Great Patriotic War of 1 degree in June 1942 was IICrickley, the commander of the Guards Division.At the place where he was with his unit in May of the same year it moved variety of enemy tanks.However, the Gunners were not frightened, and for two days they had destroyed 32 tanks.The commander was wounded and died in the battle.There were issued 344 such awards.
Order of the Patriotic War of 2 degrees are given to those who are self-destroyed two light armored cars, or 1 heavy / medium or in the ranks of the gun crew 3 light armored cars or 2 heavy / medium.
Forty years later, in honor of the anniversary of Victory, in 1985, the USSR Supreme Soviet restored the award.Order of the Great Patriotic War of 2 degrees got the veterans of the Great Patriotic War, which for various reasons were not able to get in during the hostilities first degree.With this award honored almost all have lived until the veterans.In time of war it deservedly received 1.028 million people.
order for people to rally to raise morale, were established and other awards, which have been named after the legendary Russian military leaders, such as the Alexander Nevsky.They were intended for the Soviet Army commanders for their achievements in military operations manual.
