Description
Order of the Red Banner #297786
Awarded to Azerbaijan NKVD Lt. Col. Grigorij Fedorovich Lartsev (Ларцев Григорий Федорович)
For 20 years service
Lt. Col. Lartsev was highly decorated and was also awarded 4(!) Red Stars
Made of solid silver and enamels. Measures 45.89 mm in height, 37.91 mm in width and it weighs 25.4 grams without its suspension. The serial number and mint mark are located at the 6 o’clock position of its reverse.
In great condition with light overall wear and much of the original gold plating still present. The red and white enamels are very well preserved without repair, chipping or scratches. The reverse shows an appealing patina to the silver and a uneven surface which is typical for this number range. Its connection ring has been cut and the double layer steel suspension and ribbon are time period to the award.
The translation of the hand out protocol can be read here
More information on Lt. Col. Lartsev can be found here and here
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