(Орден Ленина). Instituted in 1930. In 23K Gold and platinum with red enamels, weighing 45.7 grams inclusive of its suspension, maker marked "МОНЕТНЫЙ ДВОР" (Monetny Dvor) and number impressed "207984" on the reverse, measuring 39 mm (w) x 44 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, chipping and loss evident in the red enamels on the ribbon banner to the left of "ЛЕНИA" (Lenin), lightly soiled original ribbon, mounted to a five-sided metal suspension with pinback, better than very fine. Accompanied by its Award Document, named to Mikhail (the following two names indecipherable), dated 1953 (the two month notations indecipherable, measuring 76 mm (w) x 105 mm (h), exhibiting wear and soiling.
Footnote: The Order of Lenin was named after the leader of the Russian October Revolution and was established by the Central Executive Committee on April 6, 1930. The order was the highest civilian decoration bestowed by the Soviet Union. The order was awarded to: civilians for outstanding services rendered to the State, members of the armed forces for exemplary service, those who promoted friendship and cooperation between peoples and in strengthening peace, and those with meritorious services to the Soviet state and society. From 1944 to 1957, before the institution of a specific length of service medals, the Order of Lenin was also used to reward twenty-five years of conspicuous military service. Those who were awarded the titles "Hero of the Soviet Union" and "Hero of Socialist Labour" were also given the order as part of the award. It was also bestowed on cities, companies, factories, regions, military units, and ships. Various educational institutions and military units who received the said Order applied the full name of the order into their official titles.