Order of the Red Banner
Also known as Order of the Red Banner (Soviet Union), Orden Krasnogo Znameni
Soviet award for Heroism in combat or long service in the armed forces (1918–1991)
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The Order of the Red Banner was a Soviet military decoration given to soldiers and officers for exceptional bravery in combat or distinguished service in the armed forces, from its creation in 1918 until the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991. It represented one of the highest honors a Soviet serviceman could receive and symbolized the state's recognition of military valor and dedication.
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Key facts
- Type
- Single-grade order
- Awarded for
- Heroism in combat or long service in the armed forces
- Presented by
- Soviet Union
- Eligibility
- Soviet Citizens
- Status
- No longer awarded
- Established
- August 1, 1924
- Total
- 581,300
- Next higher
- Order of the October Revolution
- Equivalent
- Order of the Red Banner of Labour
- Next lower
- Order of Suvorov
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Wikidata facts
- Image
- Order of the Red Flag Soviet Union AEA Collections.jpg
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Article
First variant Russian Order of the Red Banner on red cloth from 1918 to 1924 Marshal of the Soviet Union Vasily Blyukher wearing four first variant Orders of the Red Banner Early variant Soviet Order of the Red Banner
Naval ensign of a Military Order of the Red Banner vessel The Order of the Red Banner (Russian: Орден Красного Знамени, romanised: Orden Krasnogo Znameni) was the first Soviet military decoration. The Order was established on 16 September 1918, during the Russian Civil War by decree of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee. It was the highest award of Soviet Russia, subsequently the Soviet Union, until the Order of Lenin was established in 1930. Recipients were recognised for extraordinary heroism, dedication, and courage demonstrated on the battlefield. The Order was awarded to individuals as well as to military units, cities, ships, a train, political and social organisations, and state enterprises. In later years, it was also awarded on the twentieth and again on the thirtieth anniversary of military, police, or state security service without requiring participation in combat (the "Long Service Award" variant).