A Russian Order Of The Patriotic War; 1St Class In Gold Auction in black case of issue

in black case of issue (case extremely fine condition)

Magnificent on June 4

This collar tab is pictured in Pogacic' book on Croatian WWII insignia

who was born in Liverpool in July 1908

edge nicks on the raised rim of the DM

A Russian Order Of The Patriotic War; 1St Class In Gold Auction in black case of issueA Russian Order of the Patriotic War; 1st Class in Gold; Three piece construction, silver with a Gold gilt on both sides of the star base and on the hammer and sickle insignia, with red and white enamels, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "273314" on the reverse, 43. 7 mm x 45. 5 mm, screwback, crazing and light chipping in the white enamels, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine. (C: 41)