Issued by the Soviet Union in 1946, this striking 1 ruble stamp honors the Order of the Patriotic War, a distinguished Soviet military decoration established during World War II. The design features the radiant five-pointed star of the Order, with the hammer and sickle emblem at its center, symbolizing courage and victory in defense of the motherland. Printed in black and gray tones, the layout is framed with laurel branches and banners, embodying triumph and remembrance. A fine commemorative piece that marks the valor of the Red Army in the Great Patriotic War.