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The Soviet government of Russia established the Order of the Battle Red Banner, better-known as the '''Order of the Red Banner''' (in Russian: Орден Крaсного Знамени ''Orden Krasnogo Znameni'') on . The Soviet Union established the all-Soviet Order of the Red Banner on August 1 , 1924 . During the Russian Civil War there existed similarly-named orders established by the governments of several other constituent and nonconstituent Soviet republics. The Order of the Red Banner recognised military deeds. Before the establishment of the Order Of Lenin on April 6 , 1930 , the Order of the Red Banner functioned as the highest (and practically the only) military Order of the USSR. Nearly all well-known Soviet commanders became Cavaliers of the Order of the Red Banner. The order consisted of a white-enamelled badge, which had a golden Hammer And Sickle badge surrounded by two golden panicles of Wheat on a Red Star , backed by crossed hammer, Plough , torch and a Red Flag bearing the motto ''Proletarians (Workers) of the World, Unite!''. This was surrounded by two golden panicles of wheat; at the bottom was the letters "CCCP" (USSR). The Order was originally presented as a badge, which was worn on the left chest. A ribbon attachment was added, which consisted of a red ribbon bearing a wide white central stripe and a narrow white stripe on the edges. RECIPIENTS The order was awarded to individuals as well as whole formations, who then added the prefix "Red Banner" to their official designations. Naval vessels also flew a special flag . Some of the most notable are listed here: Individuals
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