Description
Soviet Order of the October Revolution #54967
Variation 1 with 4 rivets
This order of the October Revolution is made of solid gold, silver and enamels. It measures 43.98 mm in height and 43.45 mm in width. It weighs 31.1 gram without its suspension. The serial number and the mint mark Monetni Dvor are located at the center of the reverse. This early variation with 4 rivets is made out of three parts; the base piece, the pentagon center piece showing the Aurora cruiser and the gold hammer and sickle. The minimum known serial number for this variation is 2 and the maximum known number is 58327.
This original order is in excellent condition with flawless enamels. The details of the cruiser are perfectly visible. The serial number and mint mark are also crisp and there are no substantial dings or scratches. The gold hammer and sickle is original to the order and its connection ring has not been cut.
Stunning piece, impossible to upgrade!
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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