Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type II, Variation II, 2nd Award Auction Archive heavy red moustache

heavy red moustache

above a number “9” in Roman numerals

the medallion presenting a golden star with red enamelling on a blue enamelled field

reverse with a hallmarked screw back with German National Eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

Six pebble grain cap buttons run vertically along the opening of the tunic

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type II, Variation II, 2nd Award Auction Archive heavy red moustacheInstitution Date: August 1, 1924. In Silver gilt with red and white enamels with a white enameled 2 on the obverse, with the reverse Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "26587" on the reverse, 35 mm x 45 mm, 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 (established on