Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type II, Variation II, 2nd Award Auction on a full-length braided neck

on a full-length braided neck cord in gold-coloured fine bullion wire and maroon embroidery

The original owner used to be a man called Wm

one with two die-holes for uniform attachment

suspended by original chest ribbon with bar and pinback

with oxidation visible to both cyphers and with one insignia demonstrating slight mothing

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type II, Variation II, 2nd Award Auction on a full-length braided neckInstitution 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