Description
Soviet Order of the Red Banner 2nd award #29982
Awarded to Colonel Mikhail Nikolaevich Kostyuk (Михаил Николаевич Костюк), head of HQ for testing fighter airplanes
Made of silver and enamels by the Leningrad mint. Measures 36.33 mm in width and 45.46 mm in height and weighs 24.8 grams. The mint mark is located above the serial number and consists of two lines. The minimum known serial number is 26923 and the maximum is 33774.
This original order is in pristine condition with all details crisp. Both the red and white enamels are flawless and the orders shows full gold plating. The reverse shows virtually no dings or scratches and its connection ring is uncut. The double layer suspension is time period to the order.
A beautiful piece!
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