Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War, I Class Auction 8665" on the edge

8665" on the edge

with silver gilt swords overlaid

indicating that some pictures are lost

which was "tender" and giving off a "discharge"

between the dragons is a vertical Manchurian inscription translating to “First Class Decoration of the Ta Chang Dynasty”

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War, I Class Auction 8665" on the edgeType II, Variation 1. In Gold and silver with red and white enamels, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "195655" on the reverse, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), museum marked in blue ink "195655" on the screwback, very light contact, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Patriotic War was instituted on May 30, 1942 and awarded to those who displayed bravery and resourcefulness in the war against Germany, in two