Description
Order of the October Revolution #58567
Variation 2 with 5 rivets
Made of solid silver, gold and enamels. It measures 43.83 mm in height, 43.40 mm in width and it weighs 30.6 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 an excellent, problem free condition with flawless enamel without repairs or chipping. The details of the cruiser are perfectly visible and show some small dings and contact marks only. Its reverse is in good condition too with some small dings and scratches and the rivets are still firmly attached. The gold hammer and sickle is original to the order and its connection ring has not been cut. The order comes with its time period double layer suspension and old ribbon.
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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