Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the October Revolution visually-hidden First Pattern

First Pattern

on a black wool backer and an invisible buckram core

maker marked on loop “Wilhelm Kunz

features the superimposed inscription Aus Großen Zeif 1914-1917 (From Great Times)

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Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the October Revolution visually-hidden First Pattern( ). Instituted in 1967. Three piece construction, in silver with red enamels, the hammer and sickle insignia in silver gilt, mint marked " " (Monetny Dvor) and number engraved "48612" on the reverse, measuring 43. 2 mm (w) x 44. 9 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, original ribbon mounted to a five sided aluminum suspension with pinback, intact enamels, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the October Revolution was