This is a fine original Order of the Red Star, Serial No. 3,671,735. This order was awarded to (Lieutenant Colonel) Bazhenov, Tikhon Petrovich in recognition of long service.
 
Bazhenov is a veteran of the Russian civil war, where he served as a platoon and company commander in the 266th Rifle Regiment (30th Rifle Division), fighting against Kolchak's forces in Siberia and Wrangel's forces in Ukraine and Crimea. He also participated in campaigns against Nestor Makhno's insurgent forces. 
 
Bazhenov spent the majority of his military career within the Soviet Navy (VMF), transitioning from land forces to naval coastal defense in 1926. He served with the Black Sea Fleet (1926-1933) and Pacific Fleet (1933–1938) and then at the Naval Medical Academy and Higher Naval Medical Academy (1940-1944).
 
Bazhenov was also awarded the Order of the Red Banner (x2) and the Order of Lenin.
 
Buyer will be provided with relevant archival scans (7) and  two (2) service portraits featured in scanned military ID booklets via email.
 
The Order of the Red Star was awarded to soldiers of the Soviet Army, Navy, border and internal security forces, employees of the State Security Committee of the USSR, as well as NCOs and officers of the bodies of internal affairs; to units, warships, associations, enterprises, institutions and organizations; as well as to military personnel of foreign countries:
for personal courage and bravery in battle, for the excellent organization and leadership in combat that contributed to the success of our troops;
for successful operations of military units and formations which resulted in the enemy suffering considerable casualties or damage;
for outstanding service in ensuring public safety and the security of the State Border of the USSR;
for courage and valour displayed during the performance of military duties, or, in circumstances involving a risk to life;
for exemplary performance of special command tasks and other outstanding deeds committed in peacetime;
for great contribution in maintaining the high combat readiness of troops, excellent performance in combat and political training, in the mastery of new combat equipment and other services associated with strengthening the defensive might of the USSR;
for merit in the development of military science and technologies used in training of the Armed Forces of the USSR;
for merit in strengthening the defence capabilities of the socialist community.