Established 31 October 1967 in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Great Socialist October Revolution. Awarded to Soviet citizens, enterprises, organizations, and other collective groups of workers, military units, and provinces, counties, and cities of the republics. The order is bestowed for active revolutionary activities, large contributions to the strengthening and expansion of the government, outstanding merits in the building of socialism and the building of communism; also for outstanding courage and gallantry demonstrated in combat and meritorious service in strengthening the national defense of the Soviet State. The order may be awarded to foreign nationals.

The award is in very good condition and is a variation 2 issue from the mid 1980s. The ribbon is in very good condition.