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Original wartime Soviet Order of the Red Star (Орден Красной Звезды), serial numbered 2,026,552 and complete with its original screwplate.

The Order of the Red Star was one of the Soviet Union’s most respected military decorations and was awarded for bravery, distinguished combat service, and military merit during the Second World War. This example dates to approximately 1945 and represents a genuine wartime award from the height of the Eastern Front campaigns.

The order retains attractive original enamel, clear details, matching serial number, and pleasing age patina. A highly collectible wartime Soviet decoration and an excellent addition to any WWII or Eastern Front collection.

Features:

• Original WWII Soviet Order of the Red Star
• Wartime serial number 2,026,552
• Original screwback construction
• Original screwplate included
• Good enamel and detail
• Authentic combat-era decoration

Original Soviet WWII Medal “For Combat Merit” (За Боевые Заслуги), awarded for distinguished military service and combat achievements.

This example retains its original suspension and ribbon and bears the engraved serial number 1,285,210 on the reverse. The medal displays attractive age patina and honest service wear, with all details remaining clearly visible.

A genuine wartime Soviet combat decoration and an excellent addition to any collection of Second World War, Eastern Front, or Soviet militaria.

Features:

• Original silver medal
• Serial numbered: 1,285,210
• Original suspension and ribbon
• Wartime issue
• Attractive untouched patina
• Guaranteed original

Original Soviet Medal “For Combat Merit” (За Боевые Заслуги), complete with suspension and ribbon. The medal retains its original numbered reverse, serial number 2,048,519, and shows honest age and service wear consistent with period use. A classic Soviet military decoration awarded for meritorious combat-related service and military achievements.

A desirable original Soviet award and an excellent addition to any collection of WWII, Cold War, or Soviet militaria.

Condition:

• Original medal and suspension
• Numbered reverse: 2,048,519
• Original ribbon present
• Normal age wear and patina
• No major damage observed

An original Soviet Order of Labor Glory 3rd Class (Трудовая Слава), serial numbered 354701 and bearing the mint mark “Монетный Двор” (Monetny Dvor) on the reverse.

Instituted in 1974, the Order of Labor Glory was one of the Soviet Union’s most respected civilian labor decorations. It was awarded to industrial workers, miners, builders, transport employees, agricultural workers, and other citizens who achieved exceptional results in their professions and contributed significantly to the Soviet economy.

The badge features a striking industrial design incorporating a mine headframe, factory structures, hammer and sickle, wheat wreaths, and red enamel elements symbolizing the Soviet state. The award remains mounted on its original suspension with ribbon.

This example retains attractive original enamel to both the red star and lower СССР banner, while displaying honest age and service wear consistent with an issued decoration. The serial number remains clearly visible and allows further research into the approximate award period.

A desirable original Soviet labor decoration and an excellent addition to any collection of USSR awards, labor medals, or Cold War memorabilia.

Condition

• Original issued example
• Serial numbered: 354701
• Mint marked: Монетный Двор
• Original ribbon and suspension present
• Good enamel preservation
• Honest age-related wear and patina
• No obvious repairs observed

An original Soviet Voroshilov Sharpshooter (Ворошиловский Стрелок) badge, one of the most iconic and sought-after pre-war Soviet proficiency awards.

The badge features a standing rifleman superimposed over a red enamel star, with the banner inscription “Voroshilov Sharpshooter” and a prominent target motif at the base. The reverse retains its original numbered screwplate marked:

Прим. № 18998 ? (Approximate reading from the photographs)

This example displays attractive original red and white enamel with strong visual appeal. Honest age-related wear, oxidation, and patina are present, consistent with an authentic period piece.

The Voroshilov Sharpshooter badge was awarded to civilians and military personnel who demonstrated superior marksmanship and shooting proficiency. Today it remains one of the most recognizable Soviet badges of the interwar era.

An original Soviet “Excellent Tanker” (Отличный Танкист) qualification badge, awarded to Red Army tank crewmen who demonstrated exceptional proficiency in armored warfare. The badge features the hammer and sickle within a red enamel center, surrounded by the inscription “Excellent Tanker” in Cyrillic. The lower portion displays a stylized tank track and gun barrel motif, representing service in the Soviet armored forces.

This example retains its original screwback assembly and screwplate. The red and white enamels remain largely intact, while the badge displays honest service wear, age patina, and finish loss consistent with decades of storage and use.

The Tanker badge is among the most desirable Soviet specialist qualification badges due to its direct association with the armored forces that played a decisive role in major Soviet offensives from Kursk to Berlin.

Condition

• Original screwback construction.
• Original screwplate present.
• Strong enamel preservation.
• Attractive display appearance.
• Honest age-related wear and patina.
• Untouched collector condition.

A desirable Soviet armored forces badge suitable for collectors of WWII Soviet militaria, tank warfare memorabilia, and Red Army insignia.

An original Soviet “Excellent Machine Gunner” (Отличный Пулеметчик) qualification badge, featuring the iconic hammer and sickle emblem surrounded by the Cyrillic inscription “Excellent Machine Gunner”. The lower portion displays a Maxim machine gun motif, symbolizing one of the Red Army’s most important battlefield specializations.

This example retains attractive original red and white enamel with strong visual appeal. The reverse features its original screwback attachment and screwplate. The badge shows honest service wear, oxidation, and age-related patina accumulated over decades, adding to its authenticity and historical character.

Machine gunners formed the backbone of Soviet infantry firepower during the Great Patriotic War. Qualification badges such as this were awarded only to soldiers who demonstrated exceptional proficiency, marksmanship, and effectiveness with machine guns during training and service.

Condition

• Original screwback construction.
• Original enamel largely intact.
• Attractive front appearance.
• Age-related wear and patina.
• Oxidation visible on reverse.
• Untouched collector condition.

An increasingly sought-after Soviet qualification badge representing one of the most important combat roles within the Red Army.

Authentic Soviet Order of the Red Star (Russian: «ОРДЕН КРАСНОЙ ЗВЕЗДЫ»), a distinguished military decoration awarded for personal bravery, leadership, and outstanding service to the armed forces of the USSR during the Second World War.

The order is crafted in silver and measures approximately 47–50 mm across, formed as a five-pointed star with deep red enamel. The obverse features a central oxidized silver shield depicting a standing Soviet soldier in greatcoat holding a rifle. Surrounding the shield is a narrow band bearing the Communist motto “WORKERS OF THE WORLD, UNITE!” («ПРОЛЕТАРИИ ВСЕХ СТРАН, СОЕДИНЯЙТЕСЬ!»), with the inscription “USSR” («СССР») at the base. Beneath the shield sits the hammer and sickle emblem, also in oxidized silver, completing the iconic composition.

The reverse is plain and fitted with a threaded screw-post and backing plate for secure wear. It bears the maker’s mark along with the engraved serial number. This example is numbered 1544467, consistent with wartime production and most likely awarded in the second half of 1945, during the final phase of the conflict.

The order was worn directly on the uniform via screw-back fastening. When not worn, it was represented on a ribbon bar consisting of a 24 mm dark red silk moiré ribbon with a central silver stripe.

The enamel and metal surfaces may show typical age-related wear such as light scratches, minor enamel flakes, or patina, consistent with period use and storage.

Condition: As shown in photographs.