Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Star, Type II

(Орден Краснoй Звезды). Instituted in 1930. In silver and red enamels, maker marked "МОНЕТНЫЙ ДВОР" (Monetny Dvor) and hand engraved "1101639" on the reverse, measuring 49.5 mm (w) x 47.5 mm (h), screwback, intact enamels, spotting, contact marks and surface wear, very fine.

Footnote: The Order of the Red Star was a military decoration of the Soviet Union. It was established by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of April 6, 1930 but its statute was only defined in decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of May 5, 1930. That statute was amended by decrees of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of May 7, 1936, of June 19, 1943, of February 26, 1946, of October 15, 1947, of December 16, 1947 and by decree No 1803-X of March 28, 1980.