Medals, Badges & Awards

Original World War II-era Soviet Guards badge (Гвардия) featuring red enamel flag with gilt lettering above a red star within a white enamel wreath. Reverse retains screwback attachment with original screwplate.

The Guards badge was awarded to members of elite Soviet Guards formations, units recognized for exceptional combat service during the Second World War and later service in the Soviet Armed Forces.

Condition: Good condition with age-related wear. Enamel remains well preserved with minor signs of age. Screwback and nut present. Please study photographs carefully for condition details.

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

An original Soviet Order of Glory 3rd Class (Орден Славы III степени), awarded for personal bravery and heroism in combat during the Great Patriotic War.

This silver wartime example retains its original orange-and-black St. George ribbon and bears serial number 375063 on the reverse. The obverse displays the iconic Spasskaya Tower of the Moscow Kremlin beneath a red enamel star, with the red enamel banner inscribed “СЛАВА” (“Glory”).

Established on 8 November 1943, the Order of Glory was one of the Soviet Union’s most respected frontline combat decorations. Awarded exclusively to enlisted men, NCOs, and junior aviation personnel, it recognized acts of exceptional courage under enemy fire. Typical qualifying actions included storming enemy positions, destroying machine-gun nests, capturing prisoners, conducting dangerous reconnaissance missions, or continuing to fight after being wounded.

The Order of Glory was awarded in three classes, with the 3rd Class representing the first step in a progression that could ultimately lead to the prestigious 1st Class. Because it was intended specifically for frontline soldiers, it became one of the most highly regarded Soviet awards of the Second World War and is often compared to the Imperial Russian St. George Cross.

Serial number 375015 places this decoration within wartime production and indicates issue to a specific Soviet serviceman for a documented act of battlefield bravery.

A desirable and historic original Soviet combat decoration directly connected to the fierce fighting on the Eastern Front during World War II.

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 Order of Labor Glory 3rd Class (Трудовая Слава), serial numbered 491490 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: 491490
• 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 Order of the Badge of Honour (Орден “Знак Почёта”) complete with its suspension and ribbon.

This attractive example features the iconic design of a male and female worker carrying banners beneath the letters “СССР”, symbolizing the unity of Soviet workers and the ideals of socialist labor. The award retains strong original red enamel and crisp details throughout.

The reverse bears the Soviet Mint mark:

МОНЕТНЫЙ ДВОР (Monetny Dvor – State Mint)

and is individually numbered:

№ 1,210,985

The suspension and ribbon remain present, making this a complete display piece. The enamel appears well preserved, with only minor signs of age and handling.

Condition

• Original suspension and ribbon.
• Individually numbered.
• Mint marked.
• Strong red enamel.
• Excellent display appeal.
• Honest age-related wear.

A classic Soviet decoration and one of the most recognizable civilian awards of the USSR.

The serial number 1,210,985 places this example among the late Soviet production awards, most likely from the 1970s–1980s period.

A beautiful original Soviet Order of the Red Banner of Labour, one of the USSR’s most respected civilian decorations, awarded for exceptional achievements in industry, science, engineering, agriculture, transport, education, and public service.

This example features the classic design with the prominent red enamel banner bearing “СССР”, the hammer and sickle emblem, wheat wreaths, industrial imagery, and the Soviet red star. The award retains attractive original enamels with excellent visual appeal and strong detail throughout.

The reverse is officially numbered № 118,419 and bears the Soviet Mint mark “МОНЕТНЫЙ ДВОР” (Monetny Dvor), confirming official state production. The order remains mounted on its suspension with ribbon and presents very well for display.

Established in 1928, the Order of the Red Banner of Labour was among the highest civilian awards of the Soviet Union and was bestowed upon workers, engineers, scientists, factory directors, collective farmers, educators, and institutions whose contributions significantly advanced the Soviet state.

Condition

• Original numbered example: № 118,419
• Soviet Mint marked (Monetny Dvor)
• Original suspension and ribbon present
• Strong red, white, and blue enamels
• Honest age-related wear
• Excellent display appearance

A highly collectible Soviet decoration and an impressive addition to any collection of USSR awards, communist-era memorabilia, or Cold War militaria.

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 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 Medal “For the Defence of Stalingrad” (Russian: Медаль «За оборону Сталинграда»), awarded for participation in the defence of the city during the pivotal battle of Stalingrad (1942–1943).

The medal is struck in brass and measures 32 mm in diameter with a raised rim. The obverse depicts a dynamic battle scene of five Soviet infantry soldiers advancing with rifles, supported by tanks and aircraft, with a waving Soviet flag above. At the top is a five-pointed star, flanked by the inscription “FOR THE DEFENCE OF STALINGRAD” («ЗА ОБОРОНУ СТАЛИНГРАДА»).

The reverse features the hammer and sickle emblem above the inscription “FOR OUR SOVIET MOTHERLAND” («ЗА НАШУ СОВЕТСКУЮ РОДИНУ»).

The medal is suspended from a standard Soviet pentagonal mount and worn on a 24 mm olive-green silk moiré ribbon with a central red stripe. The ribbon shows age-related wear with light soiling, minor staining, and fraying to the edges, consistent with period use and storage. Overall remains intact and displays well.

Condition: As shown in photographs.