Description
Order of the Red Banner #522609
Made of solid silver and enamels. Measures 44.89 mm in height including its eyelet, 36.51 mm in width and weighs 24.3 grams. 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. None of the higher laying parts on the obverse show any wear and the details are still all crisp. The red and white enamels are beautiful and flawless without repairs. The reverse shows few dings or scratches and its connection ring has been cut. The order comes with a double layer suspension and time period ribbon
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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