Order of the Red Banner

The Order of the Red Banner was a prestigious Soviet military award established in 1918. It recognized exceptional bravery, courage, and leadership demonstrated by soldiers, sailors, and officers during combat. The award symbolized valor and was one of the highest honors for military service in the Soviet Union, often awarded multiple times to the same individual for continued acts of heroism. Its design features a red banner, representing the revolutionary spirit, and it served to motivate military personnel to display extraordinary heroism in defense of the state.