Photographs Of Recipients Of Soviet Awards/Service Personnel.

[slava1stclass]

Maybe a CBE? It is "third class" whether you count down (GBE, KBE, CBE) or up (MBE, OBE, CBE).

The various classes of the Order of the British Empire were the commonest courtesy award for allies, Soviets and others.

Ed,

Quite true regarding the Order of the British Empire. It is definitely the most common British award I've noted among Red Army personnel. After it, I've also seen the DSO and possibly the Military Medal (for enlisted personnel).

Please see the attached image for what I believe to be an award of a MM to a Double Red Banner, Double Slava enlisted man. What do you think?

Regards,

slava1stclass