From the Victory Anniversaries decorative series
Porcelain, overglaze painting, gilding, patterning
Diam. 24.5 cm
The Order of Victory, the highest Soviet military decoration, was established by the Decree of the Presidium of the USSR Supreme Soviet on November 8, 1943, simultaneously with the soldier’s Order of Glory. The Decree of the Presidium of the USSR Supreme Soviet of August 18, 1944, endorsed the Order of Victory ribbon and its description, as well as the ribbon bar wearing rules. In total, the order was awarded twenty times to seventeen people (three people received the Order twice, and one reward was revoked posthumously). As a sign of special distinction, a memorial plaque was established to record the names of the recipients of the Order of Victory. The memorial plaque was installed at the Grand Kremlin Palace.