Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Order of the Patriotic War, Type I, I Class GTRexclude edged by blue twisted Celleon

edged by blue twisted Celleon (indicating Reserve)

measuring 150 mm (w) x 45 mm (h)

extremely fine condition with some scuffing and creasing of the cover

uniform removed with the blue Kriegsmarine fabric still stitched to the reverse

Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Order of the Patriotic War, Type I, I Class GTRexclude edged by blue twisted CelleonConstructed of 14K Gold with silver and multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a Gold five pointed radiant starburst, overlaid by a red enameled five pointed star, overlaid by a Gold sickle and hammer, surrounded by a white enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of (PATRIOTIC WAR), with a crossed sabre and rifle piercing the centrepiece, the reverse engraved with an award number of 11505, the twelve oclock position topped by an eyelet