Honorary Revolutionary Weapon | |
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Type | Ceremonial weapon |
Awarded for | "Special distinction in combat" |
Presented by | the Russian SFSR and the Soviet Union |
Eligibility | Senior commanders |
Status | No longer awarded |
First awarded | 8 August 1919 |
Last awarded | 23 April 1930 |
Total | 23 |
Total recipients | 21 |
The Honorary Revolutionary Weapon (Russian: Почётное революционное оружие) was the highest award in the Soviet Armed Forces between 1919 and 1930. It was awarded to senior commanders for exceptional combat achievement; the majority of recipients received it for actions during the Russian Civil War.