Complete Soviet Order of Maternal Glory Set – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Class – Numbered & Mint Marked USSR Awards

An attractive original Soviet trio consisting of the Order of Maternal Glory 1st Class, 2nd Class, and 3rd Class, among the most iconic family and social awards instituted by the Soviet Union during the Second World War.

Established on 8 July 1944, these decorations were awarded to mothers who successfully raised large families and made exceptional contributions to the upbringing of Soviet children. The awards formed part of a wider Soviet demographic policy intended to encourage population growth following the enormous losses suffered during the war.

The three classes are distinguished by their finishes:

• 1st Class – gilt and silvered construction with red enamel banner.
• 2nd Class – silvered finish with blue enamel banner.
• 3rd Class – silvered finish without colored banner enamel.

Each award features the image of a mother holding her child, the Soviet state emblem, hammer and sickle, and the inscription “Материнская Слава” (Maternal Glory).

Included Awards

Order of Maternal Glory 1st Class

• Serial number: 707445
• Mint marked: Монетный Двор (Monetny Dvor)
• Gilded and enameled example.

Order of Maternal Glory 2nd Class

• Serial number: 1161759
• Mint marked: Монетный Двор
• Attractive blue enamel.

Order of Maternal Glory 3rd Class

• Serial number: 296189 (?)
• Mint marked: Монетный Двор
• Silvered class example.

All three awards remain in very good original condition with attractive enamel, clear mint marks, and visible serial numbers. Honest age-related wear is present, consistent with period-issued examples. An impressive display set representing all three classes of one of the Soviet Union’s most recognizable civilian decorations.