Soviet Order of the Patriotic War - 2nd Class with Pin

The first Soviet order to be established during World War 2, and the first to be given classes, this order was awarded for various deeds, including destroying a certain number of tank types, shooting down aircraft as a pilot and so on. The order was instituted in 1942, and was later issued to all surviving Soviet Soldiers of World War 2 in 1985.

These awards are of a Soviet star sitting over a crossed sabre and rifle with straight silver rays coming from the centre in the shape of a five pointed star. the centre is adorned with an enamel and gilt Hammer and Sickle, and bears the motto 'Patriotic war' in Russian.

This particular variant comes with a ribbon and pin, meaning it is ready to wear!