Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I visually-hidden The second page features a

The second page features a lengthy article about the military parade and a small note concerning the opera visit

marker marked "FIRMIN LONDON" on the reverse

The nuts and bolts holding the spike in place are original but have been altered

A Period Miniature Khedive’s Star - very fine quality period striking

the reverse with a screw back apparatus

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I visually-hidden The second page features aInstituted August 1, 1924. In Silver gilt with red and white enamels on the obverse, with the reverse Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "169399" on the reverse, 38. 22 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), on its period ribbon, mounted to a five sided aluminum suspension with pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: This is the oldest Order of the Soviet Union. Existing first as an Order of the Russian Federation