Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War, I Class Auction 1949 and 1950

1949 and 1950

indicating that some pictures are lost

A Belgian Royal Order of the Lion Medal

officer's device affixed to its original ribbon with brooch pinback

measuring 164 mm (w) x 201 mm (h))

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War, I Class Auction 1949 and 1950Type II, Variation 1. In Gold and silver with red and white enamels, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "195655" on the reverse, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), museum marked in blue ink "195655" on the screwback, very light contact, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Patriotic War was instituted on May 30, 1942 and awarded to those who displayed bravery and resourcefulness in the war against Germany, in two