Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation II visually-hidden 5 mm (h) inclusive of

5 mm (h) inclusive of its coat-of-arms and integral ring suspension

The evidence of his death was received at the Navy Department in Washington

1943) embedded in an official purple folder with government letter

horizontal pinback on reverse

light wear and soiling on the leather exterior

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation II visually-hidden 5 mm (h) inclusive ofInstituted August 1, 1924. In Silver gilt with red and white enamels on the obverse, with the reverse Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "293751" on the reverse, 37. 90 mm (w) x 46. 43 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