Description
Order of the Red Banner #424718
Awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Yakov Alekseevich Kostin (Яков Алексеевич Костин)
For 20 years service
Made of solid silver and enamels. Measures 44.91 mm in height including its eyelet, 36.22 mm in width and weighs 24.2 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, retaining most of its original gold plating beneath a layer of patina. The raised areas on the obverse show minimal wear, with all details remaining sharp and well-defined. The red and white enamels are exceptionally well-preserved, free of repairs or scratches. The reverse has only a few minor dings or scratches, and the connection ring remains uncut. The order includes its original double-layer 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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