Silver gilt, 10 K gold (hammer and sickle emblem), and enamels; measures 44.0 mm in height (incl. eyelet), 43.5 mm in width; weighs 29.9 g not including the suspension and connecting link. This is a Variation 1 featuring four attachment rivets (as opposed to five rivets on Variation 2).

In outstanding, excellent condition. The enamel is literally perfect: not only is it completely free of wear visible to the naked eye, but also has none of even the tiniest contact marks or hairlines that could be found with a 10x loupe. The enamel on both the banner and star shows a magnif

Silver gilt, 10 K gold (hammer and sickle emblem), and enamels; measures 44.0 mm in height (incl. eyelet), 43.5 mm in width; weighs 29.9 g not including the suspension and connecting link. This is a Variation 1 featuring four attachment rivets (as opposed to five rivets on Variation 2).

In outstanding, excellent condition. The enamel is literally perfect: not only is it completely free of wear visible to the naked eye, but also has none of even the tiniest contact marks or hairlines that could be found with a 10x loupe. The enamel on both the banner and star shows a magnificent luster. The center medallion is likewise pristine; its details are perfect and exceptionally crisp. Some of the fragile original gilt finish is still visible on the starburst. The rivets are perfectly tight.

Comes on original suspension device, a two-layer model in aluminum. The old, probably original ribbon remains sound and immaculately clean. The connecting link appears to be original; its ends are still joined with solder in a seamless manner characteristic of the Soviet mint. Overall, this piece is a truly superb example of the second-highest Soviet decoration - practically impossible to upgrade condition-wise.
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