Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War, Ii Class, GTRexclude but are no longer active

but are no longer active in military matters

scattered gilt wear and green oxidation evident

the reverse marked “PREUSSISCHER LANDESKRIEGERVERBAND”

constructed of machine-embroidered bullion wire

south of Hamburg)

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War, Ii Class, GTRexclude but are no longer active( ). Instituted in 1942. Type II. Two piece construction, hammer and sickle insignia in Gold, the insignia affixed to a base in silver with red and white enamels, Monetny Dvor mint marked and hand engraved "710078" on the reverse, measuring 44 mm (w) x 45. 8 mm (h), screwback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Patriotic War is a Soviet military decoration that was awarded to all soldiers in the Soviet