Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War In Gold, I Class Hold the reverse marked “STERLING”

the reverse marked “STERLING”

3 mm x 42 mm)

including a War Commemorative Medal of 1870/1871

Footnote: The Order of the Liberator has a long and convoluted history that began with the creation of the Order of the Liberators of Venezuela by Simon Bolivar on October 22

he was discharged for active service but was recalled by the Army for service in South Africa during the Boer War on October 7

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War In Gold, I Class Hold the reverse marked “STERLING”Type 2: Three piece construction, 14K Gold hammer and sickle insignia on a 14K Gold star base with red and white enamels, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "153871" on the reverse, 44. 3 mm x 46 mm, screwback, chipping evident on two red enamelled star points, light contact, better than very fine. (C: 44)