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Order of Alexander Nevsky was first instituted as the Imperial Order of St. Alexander Nevsky in 1725 by Catherine I of Russia. It was originally awarded to distinguished Russian citizens who had served their country with honor, mostly through political or military service.






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In 1917, the Imperial Order was abolished. However, on July 29, 1942, the Soviet Union
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The star of the order is to be worn on the right breast. The ribbon is bluish-white with a red central stripe. The weight of order is 40.8±1.7 g with 37.056±1.387 g of silver.

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