Orders, Medals, and Ribbons of
the Soviet Superpower
(1960-1978)

Order of The October Revolution
and Award Booklet

The Order of the October Revolution was awarded to citizens of the Soviet Union and other nations for revolutionary activity, significant contribution to the establishment or consolidation of Soviet power, or gallantry and valor displayed in combat.  It was also awarded for improving the peace between nations.  It is considered to be the Soviet Union's second highest award and could only be awarded once to each recipient.

The first Orders of the October Revolution were awarded on October 4, 1967 to the cities of Moscow and Leningrad for the contributions of their citizens to the revolution.  On February 22, 1968 it was awarded to the cruiser Aurora.

It has been presented to many distinguished leaders of the 'world revolutionary movement' as well as numerous scientists and people of the arts.

Order of Labor Glory 3rd Class Ribbon

This ribbon was awarded with the medal, and was worn when the full medal was not authorized (such as on off-duty uniforms). 

About this medal

This order here (serial number 6684) was awarded to xxxxxxx on xxxx xx, 1971.  It was the first order in the book.

Order for Service to the Homeland of the USSR (3rd class)

Order for Service to the Homeland of the USSR 3rd Class Ribbon

This ribbon was awarded with the medal, and was worn when the full medal was not authorized (such as on off-duty uniforms). 

This order was bestowed on servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, MVD, and Border Guards, for achievements in training, political education, maintaining a high level of combat readiness, and for mastering new combat equipment.

These orders are bestowed in a specific order, lowest to highest.  The first of the 3rd class one was awarded on February 17, 1975 on the 57th anniversary of the Soviet Army and Navy.

About this medal

This order here (serial number 41,269) was awarded to Ivan Nikolaevich Skuratovsky on May 17, 1979.  It was the first order in his book.

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