Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I visually-hidden some loss of gilding evident

some loss of gilding evident

The second page features a lengthy article about the military parade and a small note concerning the opera visit

A Period Miniature Khedive’s Star - very fine quality period striking

In a telegram addressed to his father

marker marked "FIRMIN LONDON" on the reverse

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I visually-hidden some loss of gilding evidentInstituted August 1, 1924. In Silver gilt with red and white enamels on the obverse, with the reverse Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "169399" on the reverse, 38. 22 mm (w) x 46. 5 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