Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War In Gold, I Class Auction printed on dark green cloth

printed on dark green cloth

Major Biddle defused the bomb by cutting the wiring to the batteries and then removed the detonator

small enamel damage to two arms

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Formerly brooch mounted

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War In Gold, I Class Auction printed on dark green clothType 2: Three piece construction, 14K Gold hammer and sickle insignia on a 14K Gold star base with red and white enamels, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "153871" on the reverse, 44. 3 mm x 46 mm, screwback, chipping evident on two red enamelled star points, light contact, better than very fine. (C: 44)