Russia, Soviet Union. Order Of The Patriotic War, Ii Class, Type Iii Hold at Lachine

at Lachine

both ends of the strap with leather tabs

with green enameled war decoration

follows the exact path of the sun on Armistice day: November 11

Russia, Soviet Union. Order Of The Patriotic War, Ii Class, Type Iii Hold at Lachine( ). Instituted in 1942. In silvered and gilt bronze with red and white enamels, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "1742048" on the reverse, measuring 44 mm (w) x 45. 8 mm (h), intact enamels, screwback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Patriotic War is a Soviet military decoration that was established on May 20, 1942, awarded to all soldiers in the Soviet armed forces, security troops, and to partisans for heroic deeds