Russia, Soviet Union. A Pair of Orders of the Great Patriotic War Auction from period original blue ribbon

from period original blue ribbon

which is a scarce example of a single decal variant in contrast to the more common double decal helmets worn by the Waffen-SS through the early- to mid-war years

Instituted March 1924

a quintessential example of Juncker’s noted quality in extremely fine condition

Instituted by King William I of the Netherlands on 29 September 1815

Russia, Soviet Union. A Pair of Orders of the Great Patriotic War Auction from period original blue ribbonA pair of orders, including: 1. An Order of the Patriotic War, Type III, II Class, constructed of silver with enamels, the obverse consisting of a five pointed star with red enameled arms, with stylized rays emanating through the background, with a crossed sabre and Mosin Nagant rifle piercing the centrepiece, bearing a central raised sickle and hammer, situated within a white enameled ring bearing an inscription of (PATRIOTIC WAR), the reverse with a