Description
Order of the Red Banner #417258
Made of solid silver and enamels. Measures 45.07 mm in height including its eyelet, 36.09 mm in width and weighs 23.6 grams without its suspension. The serial number and the mint mark Monetni Dvor are located at the 6 o’clock position of its reverse.
In excellent condition with most gold plating still present, covered by a layer of patina. Even the raised areas on its obverse show few traces of wear and its details are still perfectly visible and crisp. The red and white enamels are well preserved and without repairs and show some small dings and scratches only. Its connection ring has not been cut and the order comes with its time period double layer aluminium suspension.
The Order of the Red Banner recognized military deeds. Before the establishment of the Order of Lenin, the order functioned as the highest (and practically the only) military order of the USSR. Practically all well-known Soviet commanders became Cavaliers of this Order. Also awarded to NKVD personnel.
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