Russia, Soviet Union. Order Of The Patriotic War, Ii Class, Type Iii Auction 12 mm (w) x 63

12 mm (w) x 63

obverse illustrating a Phrygian cap in the centre

(Regimentsabzeichen)

In silvered and gilded tombac

measuring 100 mm (w) x 58 mm (h)

Russia, Soviet Union. Order Of The Patriotic War, Ii Class, Type Iii Auction 12 mm (w) x 63( ). Instituted in 1942. In silvered and gilt bronze with red and white enamels, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "1742048" on the reverse, measuring 44 mm (w) x 45. 8 mm (h), intact enamels, screwback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Patriotic War is a Soviet military decoration that was established on May 20, 1942, awarded to all soldiers in the Soviet armed forces, security troops, and to partisans for heroic deeds