Authentic Soviet Order “Mother Heroine” (Мать-героиня), a prestigious Soviet state decoration established in 1944.
The award was presented to mothers who had given birth to and raised 10 or more children. The title was accompanied by the Order “Mother Heroine” and an official certificate. The decoration was awarded throughout the Soviet period until 1991.
Item details
- Country: USSR / Soviet Union
- Award: Order “Mother Heroine”
- Russian: Мать-героиня
- Type: Soviet State Order
- Established: 1944
- Awarded for: Raising 10 or more children
- Design: Gold star over silver rays
- Suspension: Red enamel plaque
- Inscription: МАТЬ-ГЕРОИНЯ
- Material: Gold, silver and enamel if authentic and unaltered
- Serial number: Visible on reverse
- Condition: Very good vintage condition; please see all photographs
- Original Soviet decoration
- Ribbon/suspension included
The standard Order consists of a gold star superimposed on a silver star/rayed background, suspended from a red-enamelled scroll bearing the inscription “Мать-героиня.”
Please examine all photographs carefully. The exact medal shown is the medal the buyer will receive.
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