Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation II United Republic of maker marked "DIEGES & CLUST"

maker marked "DIEGES & CLUST" on the hanger

(1904-1918 issue)

An example of a War Merit Cross Second Class without Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2

1943 (ten years) and June 11

measuring 210 mm (w) x 158 mm (h))

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation II United Republic of maker marked "DIEGES & CLUST"Instituted August 1, 1924. In Silver gilt with red and white enamels on the obverse, with the reverse Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "293751" on the reverse, 37. 90 mm (w) x 46. 43 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), on its period ribbon, mounted to a five sided aluminum suspension with pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: This is the oldest Order of the Soviet Union. Existing first as an Order of the Russian Federation