Order of Labour Glory

The Order of Labour Glory (Russian: Орден Трудовой Славы) was a Soviet civilian award created on 18 January 1974 by the decision of the Praesidium of Supreme Soviet of the USSR. Closely modelled on the Order of Glory, it was meant to be its civilian counterpart, awarded for exceptional labour achievements. In the same way as the Order of Glory, it was divided in three classes (the highest being the 1st class), with a person initially received the third degree, and subsequently promoted to higher degrees for further achievements. It also gave a certain number of material benefits to their owners, such as pension raises or free travel in city transports.

Order of Labour Glory
Order Of Labour Glory, 1st class
Type	Three-grade order
Awarded for	accomplishments in labour, the civil service, literature, the arts and sciences
Presented by	the  Soviet Union
Eligibility	Soviet citizens and institutions including factories
Status	No longer awarded
Established	January 18, 1974
First awarded	August 9, 1974
Last awarded	December 21, 1991
Total	1st class – 952 2nd class – 50,000+ 3rd class – 650,000+
Ribbon of the Order of Labour Glory
Precedence
Next (higher)	Order of the Badge of Honour
Related	Order of Glory

In 1991, the following number of awards were made:

• 1st class – 952
• 2nd class – 50,000+
• 3rd class – 650,000+

Medals and ribbons

Ribbons

First Class	Second Class	Third Class

References

• Great Soviet Encyclopedia, entry on "USSR Orders"
• Decision of the Presidium of Supreme Soviet of the USSR, dated 18 January 1974, compiled in Collection of legislative acts related to State Awards of the USSR", M. Izvestia, 1984.