Russia, Soviet Union. Order Of The Patriotic War, Ii Class, Type Iii Auction maker marked on reverse "Walther

maker marked on reverse "Walther E

In silvered and gilded tombac

the outer ring inscribed "GAUMEISTERSCHAFT 1936" above and "GAU HANSA" flanked by swastikas below

12 mm (w) x 63

Russia, Soviet Union. Order Of The Patriotic War, Ii Class, Type Iii Auction maker marked on reverse "Walther( ). Instituted in 1942. In silvered and gilt bronze with red and white enamels, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "1742048" on the reverse, measuring 44 mm (w) x 45. 8 mm (h), intact enamels, screwback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Patriotic War is a Soviet military decoration that was established on May 20, 1942, awarded to all soldiers in the Soviet armed forces, security troops, and to partisans for heroic deeds