USSR Order Mother Heroine Soviet Union Gold Star Medal Мать Героиня For Sale

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USSR Order Mother Heroine Soviet Union Gold Star Medal Мать Героиня:
$449.99

Authentic Soviet Order “Mother Heroine” (Мать-героиня), a prestigious Soviet state decoration established in 1944.

The award was presented to mothers who had given birth to and raised 10 or more children. The title was accompanied by the Order “Mother Heroine” and an official certificate. The decoration was awarded throughout the Soviet period until 1991.

Item details

Country: USSR / Soviet Union
Award: Order “Mother Heroine”
Russian: Мать-героиня
Type: Soviet State Order
Established: 1944
Awarded for: Raising 10 or more children
Design: Gold star over silver rays
Suspension: Red enamel plaque
Inscription: МАТЬ-ГЕРОИНЯ
Material: Gold, silver and enamel if authentic and unaltered
Serial number: Visible on reverse
Condition: Very good vintage condition; please see all photographs
Original Soviet decoration
Ribbon/suspension included

The standard Order consists of a gold star superimposed on a silver star/rayed background, suspended from a red-enamelled scroll bearing the inscription “Мать-героиня.”

Please examine all photographs carefully. The exact medal shown is the medal the buyer will receive.