Medals & Badges

Original Soviet Order of the Red Banner, serial numbered №162636, complete with original suspension and ribbon. This example is a desirable wartime suspension type (post-1943 issue) and comes with extensive research identifying the recipient.

The order was awarded to Major Fyodor Nikolayevich Zasyadko (Фёдор Николаевич Засядько) by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR dated 3 November 1944, for 25 years of distinguished military service.

Zasyadko was born on 8 February 1900 in Chepel village, Kharkov region, Ukrainian SSR. He entered Red Army service in April 1920, during the Russian Civil War, and belonged to the early generation of long-serving Soviet professional officers.

At the time of this award, he held the rank of Major, later reaching Lieutenant Colonel, and served in the Moscow Military District. He was attached to the prestigious 1st Gorky Tank School, where he served as a senior instructor / lecturer. Officers serving at Soviet tank schools played a vital role during the Great Patriotic War by training armored officers and tank crews for frontline service.

This exact order, serial №162636, is documented in the award research and matches the physical medal offered here.

Research further confirms that Zasyadko was also a recipient of:

• Order of the Red Banner (2x total)
• Order of Lenin
• Medal “For Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945”
• Additional long-service decorations

Included with the medal are research materials / scans of original Soviet award documentation and photo of him (one of the photos was upscaled and colorized with AI) confirming the recipient and award details.

The Order of the Red Banner was among the Soviet Union’s most prestigious military decorations, awarded for bravery, leadership, and distinguished military service. While originally a high combat distinction, from 1944 onward it was also awarded for long and exemplary service. Zasyadko’s award reflects over two decades of service spanning the Civil War and World War II.

A highly desirable researched Soviet award to an identifiable career officer connected to Soviet armored training during World War II.

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

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 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:

№ 657,716

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 657,716 places this example among the late Soviet production awards, most likely from the 1950s to early 1960s period.

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 “Excellent Scout” (Отличный Разведчик) qualification badge, featuring the iconic hammer and sickle within a red enamel center, surrounded by the inscription “Excellent Scout” in Cyrillic. The badge retains much of its original red and white enamel and is fitted with its original screwback attachment.

This award was presented to Red Army personnel who demonstrated exceptional proficiency in reconnaissance duties, one of the most dangerous and demanding military specializations. Reconnaissance soldiers operated ahead of friendly forces, gathering intelligence, locating enemy positions, and conducting patrols deep within hostile territory.

The reverse retains its original screwplate, while the badge itself shows honest period wear, enamel loss, and age-related patina consistent with wartime service and decades of storage. These signs of use contribute to the authenticity and character of the piece.

A desirable Soviet military qualification badge with strong display appeal and direct association with elite reconnaissance troops of the Red Army.

Condition

• Original screwback construction.
• Original enamel present.
• Visible age and service wear.
• Untouched historical condition.

A scarce and increasingly collectible Soviet military badge, particularly attractive to collectors of WWII Soviet awards, reconnaissance insignia, and Red Army militaria.

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.

Authentic Soviet Medal “For the Capture of Königsberg” (Russian: «ЗА ВЗЯТИЕ КЕНИГСБЕРГА»), awarded to participants of the Battle of Königsberg during the final phase of the Second World War.

The medal is struck in brass and measures 32 mm in diameter, featuring a raised rim. The obverse displays a small five-pointed star with divergent rays at the top. Beneath it is the bold three-line inscription “FOR THE CAPTURE OF KÖNIGSBERG” («ЗА ВЗЯТИЕ КЕНИГСБЕРГА»), with a horizontal laurel branch below symbolizing victory.

The reverse features a plain five-pointed star at the top, with the date “10 APRIL 1945” («10 АПРЕЛЯ 1945») arranged in three lines beneath, marking the fall of Königsberg to Soviet forces.

The medal is suspended from a standard Soviet pentagonal mount, fitted with a 24 mm silk moiré ribbon incorporating narrow green edge stripes and alternating black and green central stripes. The ribbon may show typical age-related wear such as light soiling, minor staining, and edge fraying, consistent with period use and storage.

Condition: As shown in photographs.

Authentic Soviet Medal “For the Capture of Vienna” (Russian: «ЗА ВЗЯТИЕ ВЕНЫ»), awarded to participants of the Capture of Vienna during the final stages of the Second World War.

The medal is struck in brass and measures 32 mm in diameter, featuring a raised rim. The obverse has a textured (pebbled) field with a five-pointed star at the top. Beneath it appears the bold three-line inscription “FOR THE CAPTURE OF VIENNA” («ЗА ВЗЯТИЕ ВЕНЫ»). At the bottom, a laurel branch curves upward along the left edge, symbolizing victory and honor.

The reverse displays a plain five-pointed star at the top, with the date “13 APRIL 1945” («13 АПРЕЛЯ 1945») arranged in three lines below, commemorating the fall of Vienna to Soviet forces.

The medal is suspended from a standard Soviet pentagonal mount, fitted with a 24 mm silk moiré ribbon in light blue with a central dark blue stripe (approximately 8 mm wide). The ribbon may show typical age-related wear such as light soiling, minor staining, and edge fraying, consistent with period use and storage.

Condition: As shown in photographs.