![]() The Order was attached to clothing by a threaded stud and screw attachment. The otherwise plain reverse bore the maker's mark and the award serial number. Below the shield, the hammer and sickle also of oxydised silver. In the center of the obverse, an oxydised silver shield bearing the image of an erect soldier wearing an overcoat and carrying a rifle, along the shield's entire circumference, a narrow band bearing the Communist motto in relief, "Workers of the world, unite!" ( Russian: «Пролетарии всех стран, соединяйтесь!»), the band below the soldier bore the relief inscription "USSR" ( Russian: «СССР»). The Order of the Red Star is a red enamelled 47mm to 50mm wide (depending on the variant) silver five pointed star. This led to the joint 25 January 1958 decree of the Ministers of Defence, of Internal Affairs and of the Chairman of the Committee on State Security of the USSR establishing the Medal "For Impeccable Service" putting an end to the practice. Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of 14 September 1957 emphasised the devaluation of certain Soviet high military Orders used as long service awards instead of their originally intended criteria. The Order of the Red Star was also used as a long service award from 1944 to 1958 to mark fifteen years of service in the military, state security, or police. ![]() If worn in the presence of Orders or medals of the Russian Federation, the latter have precedence. The Order of the Red Star is worn on the right side of the chest and when in the presence of other orders of the USSR, placed immediately after the Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class. for merit in strengthening the defence capabilities of the socialist community.for merit in the development of military science and technologies used in training of the Armed Forces of the USSR.for great contribution in maintaining the high combat readiness of troops, excellent performance in combat and political training, in the mastery of new combat equipment and other services associated with strengthening the defensive might of the USSR.for exemplary performance of special command tasks and other outstanding deeds committed in peacetime.for courage and valour displayed during the performance of military duties, or, in circumstances involving a risk to life.for outstanding service in ensuring public safety and the security of the State Border of the USSR.for successful operations of military units and formations which resulted in the enemy suffering considerable casualties or damage.for personal courage and bravery in battle, for the excellent organization and leadership in combat that contributed to the success of our troops.The Order of the Red Star was awarded to soldiers of the Soviet Army, Navy, border and internal security forces, employees of the State Security Committee of the USSR, as well as NCOs and officers of the bodies of internal affairs to units, warships, associations, enterprises, institutions and organizations as well as to military personnel of foreign countries: That statute was amended by decrees of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of, of 19 June 1943, of 26 February 1946, of 15 October 1947, of 16 December 1947 and by decree No 1803-X of 28 March 1980. ![]() It was established by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of 6 April 1930 but its statute was only defined in decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of. The Order of the Red Star ( Russian: Орден Красной Звезды, romanized: Orden Krasnoy Zvezdy) was a military decoration of the Soviet Union. 1946 Soviet 60 kopek stamp bearing the Order of the Red Star
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