The Marshal's Star () is an additional badge of rank worn by marshals of the armed forces of the Soviet Union, and subsequently the Russian Federation. Overview The armed forces of the Soviet Union and the Russian Federation have two such insignia for higher military ranks, both in the form of a five-pointed star of gold and platinum with diamonds. They are worn around neck when in parade uniform (originally under the collar of the parade tunic, since 1955 on top of the necktie). There are two different sizes of star available, with the official name, size and number of diamonds corresponding to the marshal's rank. Informally they are known as the "Large Marshal's Star" and the "Small Marshal's Star". The official names of the Marshal's Stars have changed over time, depending on which ranks received the right to wear them. The Marshal's Stars correspond with the western use of the marshal's baton. On the death of the recipient, the award is returned to the Diamond Fund for re-use. Marshal's Stars were first awarded to holders of the ranks Marshal of the Soviet Union and Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union. In time, smaller stars were awarded to chief marshals of the branch, marshals of the branch, Army Generals and Fleet Admirals. Large Marshal's Star Description It is a gold five-pointed star with smooth diagonal rays on the front side. In the center is a platinum, five-pointed star with diamonds. The diamonds in the center have a total weight of 2.62 carats and in the rays there are 25 diamonds weighing a total of 1.25 carats. Between the edges of rays are 5 diamonds weighing a total of 3.06 carats. The diameter of the gold star is and the platinum stars are in diameter. The star has a depth of . The Marshal's Star has a triangular eyelet in the upper beam which is connected to an oval eyelet measuring . The Marshal's Star is suspended by a moire ribbon. The total weight of the Large Marshal's Star is . Approximately 200 of this type of Marshal's Star were produced. Use in the Soviet Union The Large Marshal's Star was the distinction insignia for OF10-ranks as follows: From 2 September 1940 for holders of the rank Marshal of the Soviet Union From 3 March 1955 for holders of the rank Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union