Gold Star of the Hero of the Soviet Union, No 2418, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), 1944

Gold Star of the Hero of the Soviet Union, No 2418, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), 1944. A solid gold five-pointed star suspended from a rectangular gilt suspension with red ribbon. Reverse engraved with the serial number "2418" and the inscription “Hero of the USSR”. Reverse of the suspension screw-plate struck "Monetary Mint". This decoration represents the highest distinction of the Soviet Union, instituted on April 16, 1934, and awarded for "heroic feats in service to the Soviet state and society." The decoration was conferred alongside the Order of Lenin and accompanied by the Certificate of the Hero of the Soviet Union. Manufactured at the Leningrad Mint (Monetny Dvor) from solid 950-grade gold, with a total weight of approximately 33 grams. The Gold Star of the Hero of the Soviet Union No. 2418 was awarded to Guards Lieutenant Andrei Mikhailovich Sulima for his heroic deeds during the Great Patriotic War. The decree conferring the title of Hero of the Soviet Union on him was signed on April 26, 1944. Dimensions: Height 56 ​​mm.