Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I GTRexclude Croats and Slovenians (established few

Croats and Slovenians (established few days earlier)

15 mm in diamter

97 mm diameter

and three Classes of members: Knight Grand Cross (GCB) or Dame Grand Cross (GCB)

with approximately half of the original silver finish remaining

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I GTRexclude Croats and Slovenians (established fewInstituted 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