Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I Newly Listed The society sponsors historical publications

The society sponsors historical publications

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60 mm (w) x 8

A 5 December 1918 Commemorative Medal

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Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I Newly Listed The society sponsors historical publicationsInstituted August 1, 1924. In Silver gilt with red and white enamels on the obverse, with the reverse Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "169399" on the reverse, 38. 22 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), on its period ribbon, mounted to a five sided aluminum suspension with pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: This is the oldest Order of the Soviet Union. Existing first as an Order of the Russian Federation