Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War, I Class Auction The cross guard shows light/expected

The cross guard shows light/expected wear

A Belgian Royal Order of the Lion Medal

indicating that some pictures are lost

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

officer's device affixed to its original ribbon with brooch pinback

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War, I Class Auction The cross guard shows light/expectedType 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