Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. An Order of the Red Banner of Labour, c.1955

(Řád rudého praporu práce). Instituted in 1955. Type II. In silver gilt with red enamels, maker marked "ZUKOV" and marked "900" (silver) on the reverse of both the badge and suspension, hallmarked with a goat's head above the number "3" (900 silver) and number engraved "8585" on the reverse of the suspension, measuring 38.5 mm (w) x 67.3 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath of linden leaves suspension, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order of the Red Banner of Labour was instituted on May 4, 1955 and was awarded for exceptional merit in economic, scientific and cultural development.