Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type II, Variation II, 2nd Award Archive before being transferred to the

before being transferred to the Techn

a superb example in mint condition

cracking and flaking on the blackened synthetic moisture-resistant covering on the interior

with light contact on the light brown suede underside of the visor

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type II, Variation II, 2nd Award Archive before being transferred to theInstitution 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