USSR: Gold Star Medal of Hero of the Soviet Union

Medalj "Zolotaja Zvezda"

Ribbon: Red (medal always worn entire).

Instituted: 1 August 1939 by the Presidium of the Chief Soviet of the Soviet Union

Awarded: To those persons (military or civilian) granted the title "Hero of the Soviet Union". The title is granted for heroic actions in the service of the state.

Grades: 1

Holders of the title also receive the Order of Lenin

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