In the history of Russia, as well as any other state, there is not one hundred years, has a history of famous award marks.Orders, medals - it is not just regalia.They reflect all the way, which was passed by the people.According awards can trace the history of victories and wars of liberation movements and turning points in the line of historical events in the state or that his stage.
George cross and Star of Hero of the Soviet Union, the Order of St. Andrew and the well-known "Anna on the Neck", the Order of Victory, of course, the Order of Lenin.That's about it and will be discussed.
In modern Russia, the attitude to many things, one way or another connected with the name of Ulyanov, wrongly considered a relic of the past, not worthy of attention.Arguments on the subject of positive or negative values of the figure of Lenin in the development of our country will leave the judgment of history itself.But delete this layer can not be time.
So, the Order of Lenin.What was the role of this award, what is its fate today?This distinction was established in April 1930 and had the status of the highest award of the young state, known as the Soviet Union.However, the 30th year was probably the year of formal confirmation of the status of the regalia.As the number of sources for the first time about the need to create a new award "Ilyich" it was written in 1926.
most famous knights of the Order of Lenin: Blucher, Voroshilov, Krupskaya, Budyonny, Tupolev, Brezhnev, Konev.In general, the history was handed over 400 thousand copies.Also awarded the Order of Lenin companies, cities, institutions of the republic.
handing it for special merits in various activities aimed at strengthening the position and status of the country's outstanding achievements in science and technology, social activities, etc.
Description awards (the latest version of execution)
Order of Lenin is a gold medallion embossed with the overlaid image Profile Ulyanov, made of platinum.The dark background around the portrait of limited gold rims, the space between them is filled with enamel, ruby color.The same material is colored cloth banner in the upper right part of the award, as well as government signs the stars on the left and bottom of the hammer and sickle medallion.On the banner is written in golden letters "Lenin".With the pentagonal block, covered with red and yellow ribbon of moire, the order is connected by means ear and rings.
total weight of awards (without pads) is about 33.5 grams (gold - 28.6, platinum - 2.7);slightly more than 31 grams - pure metals, the rest - the weight of enamel and other possible inclusions.
It should be noted that the Order of Lenin for the period of its existence several times
changed its appearance.Total known 4 types (type) of the regalia.Fourth we have described.The first three differed on a number of parameters:
- type 1 (1930 - 1934 gg.).A distinctive feature of it - the image of a bas-relief of Lenin Profile tractor and industrial buildings.As a material used silver, gold and enamel coated red.He was released in an edition of 700 pieces.
- type 2 (1934 - 1934gg.).As the material is already in use gold, but not high enough sample (650) and red enamel.After, to improve the appearance, silver bas-relief.The exact number stamped orders of this type is not known.The maximum known number - 2676.
- type 3 (1936 - 1943gg.).More reminiscent of the final version.The bas-relief made of platinum, gold, used to create the regalia, has 950.Court of serial numbers in circulation were more than 10 500 orders of this type.
All of the first three types of fastened to clothing with a screw.
How much is the Order of Lenin?Certainly, given the materials used to manufacture the award as well as its historical value, many have this issue.If you throw the moral side of this question, the value of this award can influence a lot.For example, the license plate number (less is more valuable), circulation, which was released regalia, the period of release, the availability of documents, safety and other factors.Analyzing data from multiple sources, it can be said that the price of the Order of Lenin can vary from 400 to several thousand dollars.
