Description
Order of Lenin #288931
Made of solid gold, platinum and enamels. Measures 44.47 mm in height, 38.04 mm in width and weighs 33.2 grams without its suspension. The stamped serial number and raised mint mark are located at the center of its reverse.
The order is in near mint condition with beautiful enamels and some minor contact marks only. All details are crisp and even the higher parts of the order show virtually no wear. There have been no repairs and the connection ring has not been cut. The reverse is in pristine condition as well and the double layer steel suspension and ribbon original and time period to the award.
A beautiful, near mint piece
The Order of Lenin (Russian: Орден Ленина), named after the leader of the Russian October Revolution, was established by the Central Executive Committee on April 6, 1930. The order was the highest civilian decoration in the Soviet Union. Awarded to:
- Civilians for outstanding services rendered to the State
- Members of the armed forces for exemplary service
- Those who promoted friendship and cooperation between peoples and in strengthening peace
- Those with meritorious services to the Soviet state and society
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