Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War, I Class United Republic of transportation on troop ship

transportation on troop ship

with the French kepis (fabric caps with leather visors) doing little to protect the wearer

The article was written by SS war reporter Willi Dißmann

in bronze gilt and blue enamels

with each finger presenting with six ventilation perforations

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War, I Class United Republic of transportation on troop shipType II, Variation 1. In Gold and silver with red and white enamels, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "195655" on the reverse, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), museum marked in blue ink "195655" on the screwback, very light contact, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Patriotic War was instituted on May 30, 1942 and awarded to those who displayed bravery and resourcefulness in the war against Germany, in two