Silver gilt, enamels; 45.1 mm tall (measured from the bottom of the wreath to the top of the eyelet), 37.3 mm wide; weighs 24.3 g without the suspension and connecting link. Relatively scarce sub-variation featuring 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 piece was manufactured in 1950 at the Moscow Mint; less than 13000 of this distinctive and desirable variation were produced in total.

In excellent, near mint condition. The enamel shows magnificent luster and is literally flawless: not only it has no wear visible to the unaided eye, but also is free of even the microscopic contact marks that could be found under a 10x magnification. The original gilt is clearly visible although partly obscured by silver patina. Very attractive even toning to silver on the reverse. Includes original period suspension, a two-layer model in steel with an integral catch of the pin. The ribbon is recent, immaculately clean. The connecting link appears to be original; its ends are still joined with solder.