Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type II, Variation II, 2nd Award visually-hidden with most of the silver

with most of the silver finish list and minor oxidation evident

thirteen divisions of Commonwealth forces launched an offensive on a line from north of Gommecourt to Maricourt

Third Class stick pin

By the Fall and having been employed by the RCAF for almost a year and half

Measuring 222 mm (w) x 285 mm (h)

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type II, Variation II, 2nd Award visually-hidden with most of the silverInstitution Date: August 1, 1924. In Silver gilt with red and white enamels with a white enameled 2 on the obverse, with the reverse Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "26587" on the reverse, 35 mm x 45 mm, 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 (established on