A Soviet Order Of Friendship Of Peoples; Early Number Auction painted wooden frame

painted wooden frame

With sterling silver buckle by Hunt & Roskell An excellent example of this medal

whereby advancing infantry would follow as close as thirty yards behind their own exploding shells

The black chinstrap is attached to the capband by two black lacquered buttons

to avoid being seen by the enemy

A Soviet Order Of Friendship Of Peoples; Early Number Auction painted wooden frameA Soviet Order of Friendship of Peoples; Early Number; Multi piece construction, silver gilt and enamels, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number hand engraved "2474" on the reverse, 47. 7 mm x 48 mm, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided aluminum suspension with pinback, intact enamels, light contact on the reverse, extremely fine. (C: 17)