Russia 1944 Order of Glory Medal

Russia (Soviet Union) · 1944 · 30 kopeks

This stamp commemorates the Order of Glory, a military decoration of the Soviet Union established in 1943. The design features the medal itself, which was awarded to soldiers and non-commissioned officers of the Red Army for bravery in the face of the enemy. The ribbon is the distinctive orange and black striped Ribbon of Saint George.

Issued during the height of World War II, this stamp was part of a series honoring Soviet military orders and medals, serving as a powerful piece of wartime propaganda to boost morale.