Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War, I Class United Republic of with the French kepis (fabric

with the French kepis (fabric caps with leather visors) doing little to protect the wearer

Footnote: The SA Reserve armband was introduced in 1933 and discontinued in 1935

in bronze gilt and blue enamels

on full-length sash Breast Star: Three-piece construction

with bronze star on the ribbon)

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War, I Class United Republic of with the French kepis (fabricType II, Variation 1. In Gold and silver with red and white enamels, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "195655" on the reverse, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), museum marked in blue ink "195655" on the screwback, very light contact, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Patriotic War was instituted on May 30, 1942 and awarded to those who displayed bravery and resourcefulness in the war against Germany, in two