Silver gilt, enamels; measures 45.5 mm in height (incl. eyelet and lower projections of the flagpole and torch), 37.4 mm in width; weighs 28.2 g not including the suspension and connecting link. Manufactured in 1945 at the Moscow Mint (note that the award decree probably came earlier than the date of manufacture e.g. the order could be "issued" before it was manufactured and actually delivered to the recipient.) Features a curved up mint mark in a relatively small font, with a curved dash above the last character in the word "Monetnyi". This is a very uncommon variety: its known

Silver gilt, enamels; measures 45.5 mm in height (incl. eyelet and lower projections of the flagpole and torch), 37.4 mm in width; weighs 28.2 g not including the suspension and connecting link. Manufactured in 1945 at the Moscow Mint (note that the award decree probably came earlier than the date of manufacture e.g. the order could be "issued" before it was manufactured and actually delivered to the recipient.) Features a curved up mint mark in a relatively small font, with a curved dash above the last character in the word "Monetnyi". This is a very uncommon variety: its known serial number range is very small, from 189839 through 197976.

In excellent condition. The enamel is essentially perfect, having only a few microscopic flakes and contact marks; there are no scratches, significant flaking or any wear visible to the naked eye. The enamel retains a beautiful luster everywhere. Much of the original gilt is present. There is a very attractive untouched patina to silver on the reverse. Comes on original WW2 suspension device, a two-layer model in steel with self-locking pin. The ribbon is new. The connecting link appears to be original, and its ends are joined with solder.

/Durov & Strekalov, The Order of the Red Banner, p. 132/.
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