Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation II visually-hidden insignia in silver gilt with

insignia in silver gilt with white and blue enamels

light wear and soiling on the leather exterior

brown and beige embroidery

5 mm (h) inclusive of its coat-of-arms and integral ring suspension

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation II visually-hidden insignia in silver gilt withInstituted August 1, 1924. In Silver gilt with red and white enamels on the obverse, with the reverse Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "293751" on the reverse, 37. 90 mm (w) x 46. 43 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