Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I Auction Archive the interior lid maker marked

the interior lid maker marked K

Pennsylvania in 1972

1957 Version - In very fine condition

the reverse bearing a handwritten dedication from Spandau

He was born on September 27

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I Auction Archive the interior lid maker markedInstituted 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