Marshal's star
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The Marshal's Star is an additional badge of rank worn by marshals of the armed forces of the Soviet Union, and subsequently the Russian Federation.
Large Marshal's Star
Marshal's star on a 1941 stamp
Small Marshal's Star
Fleet Admiral Nikolay Smirnov wearing his Small Marshal's Star on top of his necktie
Marshal of the Soviet Union
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Marshal of the Soviet Union was the second-highest military rank of the Soviet Union. It was de facto the highest rank because its superior rank, Generalissimo, was only applied to Joseph Stalin, who
Marshal's star
…baton. On the death of the recipient, the award is returned to the Diamond Fund for re-use. Marshal's Stars were first awarded to holders of the ranks Marshal of the Soviet Union and Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union. In time, smaller stars were awarded to chief marshals of the branch, marshals of the branch, Army Generals…
Peaked cap 1945–1991
The first five marshals of the Soviet Union from left to right: Mikhail Tukhachevsky, Semyon Budyonny, Kliment Voroshilov, Vasily Blyukher, and Alexander Yegorov. Only Budyonny and Voroshilov survived the Great Purge.
Kliment Voroshilov
Маршал Советского Союза Семён Михайлович Будённый