Soviet Medal Research by Serial Number

We specialise in Soviet medal research, USSR medal research, and Soviet award research using original serial numbers to uncover historical records about the recipient. Our service is designed for collectors, dealers, family researchers, and historians who want to identify a Soviet medal recipient, verify authenticity, and add real historical context and provenance to a medal or order.

If you have a numbered Soviet medal or Soviet order, we can carry out a Soviet medal serial number lookup and search available archival records to find information connected to the award. This can help confirm who the medal was issued to and provide a stronger historical story behind the piece, which may also increase its interest and value to collectors.

What we can research

By using the serial number of a Soviet medal, we may be able to retrieve information such as:

• Full name of the recipient

• Year and place of birth

• Decree date and decree number

• Medal serial number

• Ethnicity or nationality recorded in the document

• Home address, where available

• ID photo, where available

• Other medals or awards granted to the same recipient, if records can be linked

Depending on the award and surviving records, we may also be able to locate or reference related Soviet award documents, award record information, and other historical details that help build the recipient’s story.

Why use our Soviet medal research service

Many collectors own a Soviet medal without papers and want to know who it belonged to. Our Soviet medal recipient search helps turn an anonymous medal into a documented historical item. This is especially useful for collectors of serial numbered Soviet medals, researched Soviet medals, and awards associated with World War II, the Red Army, and the Soviet military.

Our service is ideal if you want to:

• research a Soviet medal by serial number

• find the recipient of a Soviet medal

• confirm the medal’s historical identity

• add provenance to a collection

• improve resale appeal with documented background

• preserve the personal history behind the award

Who this service is for

This Soviet medal research service is suitable for:

• collectors of Soviet and Russian military awards

• dealers selling researched Soviet medals

• families researching a relative’s award

• museums and historians seeking recipient information

• buyers wanting to authenticate a Soviet medal before purchase

How it works

Simply send us the serial number from your Soviet medal or Soviet order. We will then carry out a Soviet award recipient lookup and search for matching records linked to that number. If a record is found, we will provide the details available from the archive source.

Processing time

1–5 working days

If no records are found, you will receive a full refund.