Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation II United Republic of superimposed on a black rayon/wool

superimposed on a black rayon/wool base mix

(1904-1918 issue)

1943 (ten years) and June 11

measuring 210 mm (w) x 158 mm (h))

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation II United Republic of superimposed on a black rayon/woolInstituted August 1, 1924. In Silver gilt with red and white enamels on the obverse, with the reverse Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "293751" on the reverse, 37. 90 mm (w) x 46. 43 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), on its period ribbon, mounted to a five sided aluminum suspension with pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: This is the oldest Order of the Soviet Union. Existing first as an Order of the Russian Federation