Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I visually-hidden the reverse with a screw

the reverse with a screw back apparatus

a flap with a reinforced button hole and a silvered magnetic metal button with a pebbled upper

measuring 30 mm (w) x 14 mm (h)

In a telegram addressed to his father

marker marked "FIRMIN LONDON" on the reverse

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I visually-hidden the reverse with a screwInstituted August 1, 1924. In Silver gilt with red and white enamels on the obverse, with the reverse Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "169399" on the reverse, 38. 22 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), 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