Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of Labour Glory, Iii Class, By The Soviet Mint Archive as observed from the ground

as observed from the ground

and a breather hole directly below the catch

measuring between 140x90mm and 137x175mm

patent leather peak with the front portion covered in gilt silver bullion wire

small enamel flaking on upper arm on reverse

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of Labour Glory, Iii Class, By The Soviet Mint Archive as observed from the ground( 3 ). Instituted 18 January 1974. (1974 1991 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with a pentagonal magnetic metal backplate and horizontal pinback, consisting of an eight pointed radiant star, bearing a raised depiction of a factory overlaid by a sickle and hammer, circumscribed by a Cyrillic inscription of (LABOUR GLORY) on a cogwheel, topped by a five pointed red enameled star,