ORDER OF LENIN USSR MEDAL HIGHEST DECORATION OF SOVIET UNION NEW REPLICA GIFT ! BRAND NEW! Size of Medal is 45mm X 40mm X 3mm Auction is for Full Size Nice quality Medal This Medal Does NOT have the word Copy Written on it Anyone interested in history will love this amazing piece of art! The Order of Lenin (Russian: Орден Ленина, Orden Lenina), named after the leader of the Russian October Revolution, was the highest decoration bestowed by the Soviet Union. The order was awarded to: · Civilians for outstanding services rendered to the State, · Members of the armed forces for exemplary service, · Those who promoted friendship and cooperation between peoples and in strengthening peace · Those with meritorious services to the Soviet state and society From 1944 to 1957, before the institution of specific length of service medals, the Order of Lenin was also used to reward 25 years of conspicuous military service. It was also bestowed on cities, companies, factories, regions, military units and ships. Corporate entities, factories, various educational institutions and military units who received the said Order applied the full name of the order into their official titles. It is ideal to wear instead of Your issue Medal or for Displaying on uniforms and collections It is excellent gift for anyone who loves WW1/WW2 era or for collectors Please take a look at our other Military items & Medals Listed in our Shop!