Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Red Banner Of Labour, Type Vi

(Орден Трудового Красного Знамени). Instituted in 1928. Type 6. Ring reverse, in silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, maker marked "МОНЕТНЫЙ ДВОР" (Monetny Dvor) and number engraved "673942" on the reverse, measuring 37 mm (w) x 47.5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, fine chipping evident in the white enamels bordering the cog wheel otherwise the enamels are intact, very light contact overall, original ribbon, mounted to a five-sided aluminum suspension with pinback, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order of the Red Banner of Labour was an order of the Soviet Union, established to honour great deeds and services to the Soviet state and society in the fields of production, science, culture, literature, the arts, education, health, social and other spheres of labour activities. It is the labour counterpart of the military Order of the Red Banner. A few institutions and factories, being the pride of Soviet Union, also received the order. The Order of the Red Banner of Labour began solely as an award of the Russian SFSR on December 28, 1920. The all-Union equivalent was established by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet on September 7, 1928 and approved by another decree on September 15, 1928. The Order's statute and regulations were modified by multiple successive decrees of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, on May 7, 1936, on June 19, 1943, on March 28, 1980, and on July 18, 1980. It was awarded to soldiers of the Soviet Army, Navy, border and internal security forces, employees of the State Security Committee of the USSR, as well as NCOs and officers of the bodies of internal affairs; to units, warships, associations, enterprises, institutions and organizations; as well as to military personnel of foreign countries: for personal courage and bravery in battle, for the excellent organization and leadership in combat that contributed to the success of our troops; for successful operations of military units and formations which resulted in the enemy suffering considerable casualties or damage; for outstanding service in ensuring public safety and the security of the State Border of the USSR; for courage and valour displayed during the performance of military duties, or, in circumstances involving a risk to life; for exemplary performance of special command tasks and other outstanding deeds committed in peacetime; for great contribution in maintaining the high combat readiness of troops, excellent performance in combat and political training, in the mastery of new combat equipment and other services associated with strengthening the defensive might of the USSR; for merit in the development of military science and technologies used in training of the Armed Forces of the USSR; and for merit in strengthening the defence capabilities of the socialist community.