RUSSIAN MEDAL ORDER OF THE PARTRIOTIC WAR

This is an original Russian Front (Eastern Front) medal – Order of the Patriotic War, First Class.  (Орден Отечественной войны). Started in 1942 this medal features a red enamel five pointed star, made of silver, with straight rays in the background and crossed sabre and a Mosin rifle.  The central disc had a golden hammer and sickle on a red enamel background

Maker marked Monetny Dvor, Moscow, Russia.  Also marked " 1802632" on the reverse, measuring 44 mm (w) x 45.8 mm (h).  With screw back. 

The Order of the Patriotic War is a Soviet military decoration that was established on May 20, 1942, awarded to all soldiers in the Soviet armed forces, security troops, and to partisans for heroic deeds.