Russia, Society Union. An Order of the October Revolution consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the association was ruled "illegal"

the association was ruled "illegal" by the Supreme Court and subsequently abolished

obverse centre featuring the cypher of Pedro and Amelia

51 mm (w) x 44

measuring 57 mm (w) x 74 mm (l)

Russia, Society Union. An Order of the October Revolution consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the association was ruled "illegal"( ). Instituted in 1967. Three piece construction, in silver with red enamels, the hammer and sickle insignia in silver gilt, mint marked " " (Monetny Dvor) and number engraved "12342" on the reverse, measuring 43. 3 mm (w) x 44. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, original ribbon mounted to a five sided aluminum suspension with pinback, intact enamels, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the October Revolution was