Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The October Revolution With Document, C.1967 Newly Listed Hawkins was commissioned as a

Hawkins was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant while taking part in the Guadalcanal campaign in the Battle for the Solomons

The badge also identified the wearer as being exempt from call-up to active service

John's and Londonderry

Footnote: Fraatz was a member of the 189th Assault Gun Division

) Naming is British Army impressed

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The October Revolution With Document, C.1967 Newly Listed Hawkins was commissioned as a. Instituted in 1967. Three piece construction, in silver with red enamels, Gold hammer and sickle insignia, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "25338" on the reverse, measuring 43. 2 mm (w) x 43. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, dark patina, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided aluminum suspension with pinback, extremely fine. Accompanied by an Award Booklet (named to the recipient, dated April 26, 1971, numbered