Order of the Red Star instituted an award for great contribution to the defense of the Union of CSR both in wartime and in peacetime, in ensuring national security. Date of establishment: April 6, 1930 The first award: Blvukher number of awards: 3876742 Order of the Red Star is made of silver. Silver content of the Order - '27 The total weight of the Order - the Order '33 dimension between opposing peaks stars - 47-50 mm (depending on the year of manufacture). On the reverse side of the sign has a threaded pin with nut to attach to clothing orders.