Description
Order of the October Revolution #66316
Variation 2 with 5 rivets
Made of solid silver and enamels. It measures 44.49 mm in height, 43.49 mm in width and weighs 30.9 grams without its suspension. The serial number and the mint mark Monetni Dvor are located at the center of the reverse. This late variation with 5 rivets is made out of three parts; the base piece, the pentagon center piece showing the Aurora cruiser and the gold hammer and sickle.
In excellent condition with flawless enamels. The details of the cruiser are perfectly visible but show a couple of scratches. Its serial number and mint mark are also crisp and both sides show a light patina to the silver. The gold hammer and sickle is original to the order and its connection ring has not been cut.
The Order of the October Revolution (Орден Октябрьской Революции) was instituted on October 31, 1967. This was due to the 50th anniversary of the October Revolution. It was conferred upon individuals or groups for services furthering communism or the state. As well as for enhancing the defenses of the Soviet Union, military and civil. It is second highest Soviet order, after the Order of Lenin.
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