Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation II certificate_of_authenticity The two Demyansk Shield documents

The two Demyansk Shield documents are named to Oberleutnant Struve

with a 47 mm long knurled needle pin

the reverse presents a single vertical pin

United States (Introduction

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation II certificate_of_authenticity The two Demyansk Shield documentsInstituted August 1, 1924. In Silver gilt with red and white enamels on the obverse, with the reverse Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "293751" on the reverse, 37. 90 mm (w) x 46. 43 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