Order Of The Red Banner- USSR, s/n # 45643

Order in excellent condition, s/n# 45643,awarded end 1942,beginning 1943,screwback; measuring 37mm x 41mm , weighing 23.2 grams.This is the first award of the Soviet Union. Existing first as an Order of the Russian Federation (established on September 16,1918),it was converted into an Order of the USSR on August 1,1924.The statute was not established until January 11,1932.It was discontinued in 1991.It was conferred for self-sacrifice, courage, and Bravery in defending Russia.It was awarded to Army, Navy, Border Guard, and Internal Security personnel, as well as KGB, it my also be bestowed upon foreigners.By 1933,the order had been awarded 16,762 times. Over 305,000 Orders of the Red Banner were awarded during the Great Patriotic War. By 1990,over 581,000 decoration had been awarded.