Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I Newly Listed reprinted in 1985

reprinted in 1985

Stitched onto the upper left arm is a rank-matching armband constructed of a red wool base

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obverse illustrating the bust of Sir Sultan Muhammed Shah

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I Newly Listed reprinted in 1985Instituted 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