Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I Auction Archive ten rows of wrap on

ten rows of wrap on the grip are free of interruption and in terrific shape

Knights of Pythias FCB (Friendship

Pennsylvania in 1972

He was born on September 27

late War period manufacture

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I Auction Archive ten rows of wrap onInstituted 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