Set of Soviet Union decorations

Set of Soviet Union decorations
Set of Soviet Umion decorations. Set consist of eight orders and medals. 1. Medal \"For Distinguished Labour\" . Creation date 27 December 1938. Awarded to labourers who distinguished themselves with high production rates or for development of culture/science/manufacturing. 2. Medal \"For Battle Merit\". Creation date 17 October 1938. This military medal awarded for \"combat action resulting in a military success\", \"courageous defence of the state borders\", or \"successful military and political training and preparation\". Also awarded for 10 years of service prior to the creation of the long service awards. 3.Medal \"For Labour Valour\". Creation date 27 December 1938. Awarded to labourers who heroically dedicated themselves towards the building of a socialist society or have demonstrated a complete understanding of machinery/equipment to provide a high level of efficiency or for significant contributions in culture/science/manufacturing. 4. Order of Labour Glory3rd class. Creation date 18 January 1974. Closely modelled on the Order of Glory, this order was meant to be its civilian counterpart, awarded for exceptional labour achievements. In the same way as the Order of Glory, it was divided in three classes (the highest being the 1st class), with a person initially received the third degree, and subsequently promoted to higher degrees for further achievements. It also gave a certain number of material benefits to their owners, such as an increased pension raises and free public transport. 5. Order of Maternal Gloryy . Creation date 1944. 6. Medal Maternity 1st class. Creation date 8 July 1944. This decoration was awarded to all mothers bearing and raising 6 children. It was awarded upon the first birthday of the last child, provided that five other children (natural or adopted) remained alive. Children who had perished under heroic, military, or other respectful circumstances were also counted. 7. Order of the Badge of Honour. Creation date 25 November 1935. This order conferred on citizens of the USSR for \"outstanding achievements in production, scientific research and social, cultural and other forms of social activity\". It was replaced on 28 December 1988 by the Order of Honour, with an almost identical appearance. 8. Order of the Red Banner of Labour. Creation date 7 September 1928. This order was established as the civilian counterpart of the military Order of the Red Banner and was awarded for exceptional working achievements.