A Soviet Order Of Friendship Of Peoples; Early Number Auction whereby advancing infantry would follow

whereby advancing infantry would follow as close as thirty yards behind their own exploding shells

Upon retirement as a First Class Coaling Master

The tan headband is leather

1919 at Dispersal Station "N"

The black chinstrap is attached to the capband by two black lacquered buttons

A Soviet Order Of Friendship Of Peoples; Early Number Auction whereby advancing infantry would followA Soviet Order of Friendship of Peoples; Early Number; Multi piece construction, silver gilt and enamels, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number hand engraved "2474" on the reverse, 47. 7 mm x 48 mm, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided aluminum suspension with pinback, intact enamels, light contact on the reverse, extremely fine. (C: 17)