Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I Auction Archive the interior lid maker marked

the interior lid maker marked K

late War period manufacture

1957 Version - In very fine condition

It is signed by the Oberst of the regiment

the receipts for one day reached $7

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I Auction Archive the interior lid maker markedInstituted 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