Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Second Award Auction Archive The piece was probably dismissed

The piece was probably dismissed as a modern "copy" by most prospective bidders

XXI - The Battle of Maiwand

Constructed of silver and Gold

The interior is fully lined with black rayon with a silky finish and high sheen

with the core lining in white cardboard

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Second Award Auction Archive The piece was probably dismissed( ). Instituted 1 August 1924. (1943 1953 issue). Constructed of silver with gilt and multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a pentagonal 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 , in addition to a white enameled plaque bearing a numeral 2, surrounding a central