05.05.2010 - 10.09.2010

Symbols of Glory – decorations of the Soviet military leaders

The exhibition, placed in the Front Hall of the Armoury Chamber, was organized on the occasion of the 65th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Its exposition explores artistic and historical value of various soviet decorations, instituted during the war, which became the symbols of a great victory gained by the Russian people over the aggressor. The exhibition presents the collection of Orders and medals from the Kremlin museums' funds, the most noteworthy of which are the highest military decorations – medals of the Order of Victory and of the Order of Glory of three classes.