Silver gilt, enamels; measures 45.0 mm in height from the bottom of the wreath to the top of the eyelet, 37.3 mm in width; weighs 23.4 g without the suspension and connecting link. This piece was manufactured in 1950 at the Moscow Mint. It features a characteristic star-shaped relief to the reverse and smooth semicircular ridge above the mint mark (this ridge is referred to as Valik ["roller"] by the Russian- speaking collectors. This distinctive sub-variation is quite scarce: fewer than 13000 specimens of THreeit were produced in total.

In excellent, near mint condition. The

Silver gilt, enamels; measures 45.0 mm in height from the bottom of the wreath to the top of the eyelet, 37.3 mm in width; weighs 23.4 g without the suspension and connecting link. This piece was manufactured in 1950 at the Moscow Mint. It features a characteristic star-shaped relief to the reverse and smooth semicircular ridge above the mint mark (this ridge is referred to as Valik ["roller"] by the Russian- speaking collectors. This distinctive sub-variation is quite scarce: fewer than 13000 specimens of THreeit were produced in total.

In excellent, near mint condition. The enamel shows is perfect, free of and wear or even the microscopic contact marks that could be found under a 10x magnification. The raised details of the wreath, flagpole and torch are likewise perfect; the original gilt finish, albeit pale, is clearly visible throughout. Very attractive dark patina to silver on the reverse.

Comes on an original period suspension, a two-layer model in steel with an integral catch of the pin. The ribbon is new, immaculately clean. The connecting link appears to be original; its ends are still joined with solder in a characteristic seamless manner typical of the Soviet mint production.

The Order Booklet #890612 was filled-out on 27 July 1946 and at the time, contained only one entry, the Order of the Red Star, #987535. Later, the Order of the Red Banner and Order of Lenin #29174 were added, as was customary at the time. The last entry in the document, Order of the Red Star #14111423, appears to be illegitimate and is not supported by the archival data. The starting date for the special privileges is 1 December 1944, which corresponds with a November 1944 date of the first decoration, i.e. the Red Star #987535.

The document is in outstanding, excellent condition. There is practically no wear to the cover; although the gold impression of the text and state emblem on the cover is somewhat faded, it is completely legible. The binding is tight. The internal pages are crisp and clean.

Unfortunately, very little information about the recipient could be found on Russian archival websites. Vladimir Petrosyan was born in 1912 in a village of the Kars region of northern Turkey, apparently to an ethnic Armenian family judging by his last name. It is fair to assume that his family escaped to Russia during the Turkish genocide of Armenians that took place in 1915-16. Petrosyan joined the Red Army in 1928, took part in combat during the Patriotic War. He had the rank of captain as of November 1944 when he was awarded with his first decoration, the Order of the Red Star, and still had the same rank in 1950. In 1954, Petrosyan was awarded with the Order of Lenin, and retired from the military the next year, having the rank of lieutenant colonel. All three of the legitimate decorations - i.e. the first three listed in the document - were awarded for length of service.
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