Who and why was awarded the Order of the Great Patriotic War, 1 and 2 degrees

The award is a sign of courage and courage, recognitionbefore the Fatherland, the merits of man, his activity. The awards, issued in Russia, are expressive, special monuments of our history, which remind of the struggle against enemies, of great works for the good of the country and transformations.

The history of awards is unique.Wars, revolutions, social upheavals led to the emergence of their great diversity. But with special pride people wore orders and medals received for feats in wartime.

The Order of the Great Patriotic War was founded in the war years and was called

"Patriotic War". Work began on him S.I.Dmitriev and AI Kuznetsov, who were famous artists of the time. In April 1942, the outline was already laid before I.V. Stalin, and on May 20 the Decree “On the Establishment of the Order of the Patriotic War” was announced.

This award looks like a five-pointed convexstar of ruby ​​red color. It is framed by golden rays. In the middle there is an image of a sickle and hammer, and in a circle - a belt with a corresponding inscription. On the background of the rays of the star drawn checker and rifle.

Order of the Great Patriotic War I degreeMade from silver, gold and weighed 33 grams. The award of 2 degrees - from silver, weight - 29 grams. A ribbon of burgundy silk and red stripe was attached to them.

Order of the Great Patriotic War had a chanceget representatives of both the officer and the rank and file of the Army, the troops of the NKVD, the Navy, the partisan detachments who showed resilience, courage, courage in battles. Also, it could get the military, through which achieved the success of military operations. To obtain the first degree, it was also necessary to destroy 3 light tank vehicles or 2 heavy / medium ones.

The first order of the Great Patriotic War of 1 degree in June 1942

received I.I.Kriklia, the commander of the Guards Division. In the place where he was with his detachment, in May of the same year, many fascist tanks moved. However, these gunners were not afraid, and in two days they destroyed 32 tanks. The commander himself was wounded and died in this battle. A total of 344 such awards were issued.

Order of the Patriotic War 2 degrees received thosewho independently destroyed 2 light tank vehicles or 1 heavy / medium or in the ranks of the gun crew 3 light tank vehicles or 2 heavy / medium ones.

Forty years later, in honor of the anniversary of the Victory,in 1985, the Supreme Soviet of the USSR restored this award. The Order of the Great Patriotic War, 2 degrees, were received by those veterans of the Second World War, who for various reasons could not receive the first degree during the military actions. Thanks to this, almost all veterans who have survived so far have received awards. During the period of hostilities, 1028 thousand people deservedly received it.

To the people rallied, to raisemorale, were established and other awards, which were named after the legendary Russian generals, for example, Alexander Nevsky. They were intended for the commanders of the Soviet Army for their merits in the management of military operations.