trimmed on all four sides with a strip of fine silver threading stitched in place via white threading
Gold hallmarked on both laurels and integral suspension with owl denoting importation into France post 1893
original ribbon with push pin
there is evidence of cleaning to the lid liner
Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Red Banner, Second Award, Type Iii Buy Now trimmed on all four sides( ). Instituted in 1924. In silver gilt with red and white enamels, mint marked " " (Monetny Dvor) and number engraved "4810" on the reverse, measuring 37 mm (w) x 45 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, light soiled original ribbon, mounted to a five sided magnetic metal suspension with pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, traces of gilt remains, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Red Banner was instituted on August 1, 1924 and