Russian Soviet Order of the Red Banner Medal~ Low S/N

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Russian Soviet Order of the Red Banner Medal, Type 2 This auction is for the Russian Soviet Order of the Red Banner Medal, Type 2, Screwback. Established 1 August 1924.This was the first Soviet order. Awarded to military personnel of the Soviet Army and Navy who display exceptional courage, self-denial, and valor during combat. The Order of the Red Banner originally appeared in 1918, as the Order of the Red Banner of the Russian Federation. The award was offered to citizens of the Republic for exceptional military service. Other Soviet Republics followed Russia and issued their own version of the award. Azerbaijan was the first with the Order of the Red Banner of the Azerbaijan SSR. After the formation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics in 1922, the country's all-union military decoration became the Order of the Red Banner. Earlier awards distributed by each of the Soviet Republics were allowed to be kept by their recipients. It was decided these awards had great historic significance as they were awarded during the Civil War, and served as reminders of heroic events. The Order of the Red Banner has been awarded to various Soviet naval units for exemplary service in wartime. Serial number is # 39558 . The item is in a very, very good condition. For further details please view the pictures. For further details please read more