Description
Soviet Order of the Red Banner #179961
Awarded to Lt. Colonel Ivan Nikolaevich Prokhorov (Иван Николаевич Прохоров)
For 20 year service
Made of solid silver and enamels. Measures 45.30 mm in height, 37.76 mm in width and it weighs 26.3 grams without its suspension. The serial number and curved mint mark are located at the 6 o’clock position of its reverse.
In excellent, well above average condition with light wear on the higher laying parts and most details crisp. The white enamel is flawless and the red enamel shows a small repair at the second ‘C’ in CCCP, barely noticeable. Both sides show an appealing dark patina and its connection ring has not been cut. The order comes with its time period double layer steel suspension and old ribbon.
The translation of the register card can be read here
More info on Lt. Colonel Prokhorov can be found here
Also included in the picture gallery is a scan of an image of Lt. Col. Prokhorov wearing this Red Banner and a document showing his signature
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