Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation II United Republic of dated to February 20

dated to February 20

North-West Mounted Police

(1904-1918 issue)

maker marked "DIEGES & CLUST" on the hanger

An example of a War Merit Cross Second Class without Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation II United Republic of dated to February 20Instituted August 1, 1924. In Silver gilt with red and white enamels on the obverse, with the reverse Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "293751" on the reverse, 37. 90 mm (w) x 46. 43 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