Original and authentic WWII-era Soviet Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class, complete with its original screwback plate and bearing the serial number #465509. This is a Type 2 wartime production example made by the Moscow Mint (Monetny Dvor), not a postwar or 1985 veteran issue.
🪖 Description:
Type: Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class
Maker: Монетный Двор (Monetny Dvor – State Mint)
Serial Number: 465509 (engraved)
Construction: Multi-piece; silver base, red and white enamel, gilded hammer & sickle
Attachment: Screwback with original wartime nut
Condition: Excellent enamel, light patina on silver, original hardware complete and functional
📜 Historical Background:
The Order of the Patriotic War was established in 1942 and awarded to Red Army soldiers for heroic actions on the battlefield. This Type 2 screwback variant replaced the earlier suspension-type in mid-1943 and remained in use until the end of WWII. This example, numbered in the 400,000 range, is a confirmed wartime award from 1944–45.
Each order was individually numbered and matched to an official award document, making these pieces highly collectible. The design features a red enamel star over silver rays, with a white enamel ring reading ОТЕЧЕСТВЕННАЯ ВОЙНА (Patriotic War), and a gold-colored hammer and sickle at the center.
