Order of the Patriotic War (Орден Отечественной войны), 1st Class

📅 Date of Establishment
➡️ May 20, 1942

🏛️ Historical Context
Established in the midst of World War II
👉 It was the first Soviet decoration created specifically for the war
Awarded for:
• ⚔️ acts of bravery in combat
• 🎯 destruction of enemy equipment
• 🪖 effective command
🥇 Two classes
🥇 1st class
• Gold metal
• for major heroic acts
🥈 2nd class
• Silver metal
• for significant bravery
📊 Number of awards
• 1st class: ≈ 2.6 million
• 2nd class: ≈ 6 million
👉 ⚠️ a huge portion of which was awarded in 1985 (40th anniversary)

🔍 Description:
• ⭐ 5-pointed red star
• ✨ Golden rays
• ⚔️ Crossed saber and rifle
• ⚒️ Hammer and sickle in the center
• 🔤 Inscription: “ОТЕЧЕСТВЕННАЯ ВОЙНА”
• 🔩 Screw fastening (typical of WWII)

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