Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I GTRexclude the obverse center with a

the obverse center with a white enamel star

with approximately half of the original silver finish remaining

As of January 27

97 mm diameter

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I GTRexclude the obverse center with aInstituted August 1, 1924. In Silver gilt with red and white enamels on the obverse, with the reverse Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "169399" on the reverse, 38. 22 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), on its period ribbon, mounted to a five sided aluminum suspension with pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: This is the oldest Order of the Soviet Union. Existing first as an Order of the Russian Federation