Badges and decorations of the Soviet Union

This article is a list of Badges and decorations of the Soviet Union.

They were awarded primarily for military service, but also for sports, graduation and community participation.

The badges were not only given to award service or achievement, but to inspire loyalty and patriotism to the Soviet regime.

"За отличие в службе" II степени performance of official duties, for achieving high results in work, or for active participation in important construction during military operations.