Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse with the Saxe-Coburg

the reverse with the Saxe-Coburg and Gotha coat of arms topped by inscription of “FUER VERDIENST” (“FOR SERVICE”)

lightly soiled recessed medal bed on a raised platform

The format is 8

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Leeds and Grenville Counties of Ontario

Queen Kossamak was named to "symbolize" the throne

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse with the Saxe-Coburg( ). Constructed of a silver with gilt and enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a pentagonal aluminum backplate with horizontal pinback,, the obverse consisting of gilded circular wreath, joined together at the bottom by a red enameled banner bearing silvered Russian Cyrcillic letters , surrounding a central white enameled medallion overlaid by a bayonet, hammer, and plow, in turn bearing a red enameled star