published in 2001
while the contrasting collar is in black wool and is trimmed in blue piping
Commander - Gold and enamels
Sapper Mercer served in France for the next twenty-two months and was awarded one Good Conduct Badge on January 17
returning to the 2nd Infantry Battalion on February 11th
Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of Lenin, Type Vi, Variation 1 certificate_of_authenticity published in 2001In gold and platinum with red enamels, weighing 46. 6 grams inclusive of its ribboned suspension, variation 1 with the name of the order, along with the Monetny Dvor mint mark and is number impressed "289753" on the reverse, measuring 38 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), original ribbon, mounted to a five sided magnetic metal suspension with pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Lenin, named after the leader of the Russian October