Russia, Soviet Union. A Mixed Lot of Awards

A mixed lot of awards, including:

1. An Order of the Badge of Honour, Type IV, Variation II, constructed of silver with multi-coloured enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a pentagonal backplate with horizontal pinback, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the top by a red-enameled five-pointed star, overlaid by two raised figures clutching red enameled banners bearing an inscription of “ПРОЛЕТАРИИ ВСЕХ СТРАН, СОЕДИНЯЙТЕСЬ!” (“WORKERS OF THE WORLD, UNITE!”), situated above a plaque bearing a gilt inscription of “ЗНАК ПОЧЕТА” (“BADGE OF HONOUR”), the reverse maker marked “МОНЕТНЫЙ ДВОР” for the Soviet Mint, engraved with an award number of “974987”, measuring 32.66 mm (w) x 50.75 mm (h), weighing 44.8 grams (inclusive of ribbon and mount), in extremely fine condition.

2. A Medal for Bravery, Type II, constructed of a silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a pentagonal backplate, the obverse bearing a central depressed inscription of “ЗА ОТВАГУ” (“FOR COURAGE”), situated above a raised depiction of a T-35 tank and and below aircraft in formation, the six o’clock position overlaid by depressed initials “СССР”, the reverse stamped with an issue number of “1916941”, measuring 37.51 mm in diameter, weighing 39.5 grams (inclusive of ribbon and mount), demonstrating some chipping to the enamels, in near extremely fine condition.

3. An Order of Glory, Type I, II Class, constructed of silver with gilt and multi-coloured enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a pentagonal backplate with horizontal pinback, the obverse consisting of a central cogwheel with rays emanating from the edges, overlaid by a raised inscription of “ТРУДОВАЯ СЛАВА” (“LABOUR GLORY”), surrounding a central raised factory defaced by a sickle and hammer, topped by a five-pointed red enameled star and situated above a wheat stalk wreath overlaid by a red enameled banner bearing an inscription of “СССР” (“USSR”), the reverse engraved with an award number of “32584”, and stamped with a mark of “МОНЕТНЫЙ ДВОР” for the State Mint, measuring 41.07 mm (w) x 47.04 mm (h), weighing 40.0 grams (inclusive of ribbon and mount), in extremely fine condition.

4. An Order for Service to the Motherland in the Armed Forces of the USSR, III Class, constructed of a silver alloy with multi-coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a four-pointed blue enameled star overlaid by crossed artillery shells, in turn bearing a four-pointed radiant star overlaid by an anchor, wings, and five-pointed star situated within a white enameled ring bearing a silvered inscription of “ЗА СЛУЖБУ РОДИНЕ ВС СССР” (“FOR SERVICE TO THE MOTHERLAND IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE USSR”), the reverse with a central threaded screwpost retaining an original backplate, engraved with an award number of “32086, and stamped with a mark of “МОНЕТНЫЙ ДВОР” for the State Mint, measuring 58.94 mm (w) x 59.11 mm (h), weighing 77.6 grams (inclusive of hardware), in extremely fine condition.