Description

Group of the Order of Labor Glory 1st, 2nd and 3rd Class

Awarded to Samson Enokovich Martirosyan (Самсон Енокович Мартиросян)

Martirosyan was one of the 6(!) full cavaliers of the Order of Labor Glory in the Armenian SSR

Items including in this group:

Order of Labor Glory 1st class #0384

Measures 40.86 mm in width, 47.21 mm in height and weighs 34.6 gram without its suspension.

In excellent condition with its details crisp and all gold plating present although much is covered by a layer of patina. There are very few dings and scratches on either side and the enamels are completely free of any chips, repairs or scratches. Its connection ring has not been cut and the order comes with its time period double layer aluminium suspension and old ribbon.

Order of Labor Glory 2nd class #2956

Measures 40.80 mm in width, 47.24 mm in height and weighs 35.7 gram without its suspension.

In equally nice condition as the 1st class with crisp details crisp and all gold plating present. There are a several minuscule dings on the silver base on both sides and the enamel is completely free of chipping or repairs. Its connection ring has not been cut and the order comes with its time period double layer aluminium suspension and old ribbon.

Order of Labor Glory 3rd class #28383 (riveted variation)

Measures 40.93 mm in width, 46.96 mm in height and weighs 35.8 gram without its suspension.

In excellent condition with its details crisp and light overall wear. The red enamel is well preserved and problem free without repairs and both sides show several small dings and scratches. Its connection ring has not been cut.

Martirosyan is mentioned here and here

Less that 1000 people received the Order of Labor Glory 1st class. A complete set is even rarer!