(порядок дружбы народов). Instituted in 1972. Multi-piece construction, in silver gilt with red, white, green and light blue enamels, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number hand engraved "38116" on the reverse, 47 mm x 51 mm inclusive of its integral ring, original ribbon, mounted to a five-sided aluminum suspension with pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine.
Footnote: The Order of Friendship of Peoples was instituted on December 17, 1972 and awarded for services towards the strengthening of friendships between the USSR and other socialist states, and contributions to the development of the USSR and its constituent states.

