USSR – Order of the October Revolution

The Order of the October Revolution (Russian: Орден Октябрьской Революции), was instituted on October 31, 1967, in time for the 50th anniversary of the October Revolution. It was conferred upon individuals or groups for services furthering communism or the state, or in enhancing the defences of the Soviet Union, military and civil. It is the second-highest Soviet order, after the Order of Lenin.

The insignia of the Order consisted of a badge, which was a red star with golden rays between the arms. At the centre was a pentagon bearing the image of the cruiser Aurora, participating in the October Revolution. Above this was a red flag bearing the words “October Revolution” in Russian.

 

A Hammer and Sickle emblem was placed at the bottom. The badge was worn on the left chest with a red ribbon bearing five blue stripes at the centre, marking the 50th anniversary of the October Revolution.

The two variations of the order is with four rivets on the reverse (Variant 1.), made between 1967-1974 and with five rivets (Variant 2.) 1974-1991.

 

This order of the October Revolution (Variant 1.) is made of solid silver, gold and enamels. It measures 44.04 mm in height, 43.41 mm in width and weighs 31.5 grams without its suspension. The order is in nice overall condition with crisp details. The enamel is problem free. There are no substantial dings or scratches and the gold hammer and sickle is original to the order. Its connection ring has not been cut and the suspension is time period to the award.

 

Total awarded was 106.462