Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Red Banner; Type Iv Auction measuring 112 mm (w) x

measuring 112 mm (w) x 164 mm (h)

The awarding of the medal ceased with return of the region and its mines to Germany in 1935

An Imperial Austro-Hungarian State Award for Cavalry Horse Breeding “Staatspreis for Pferdezucht”

with a magnetic metal core

obverse medallion exhibits a Gold and green enamelled diamond style crown on a lightly pebbled field surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER (Faithful and Steadfast)

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Red Banner; Type Iv Auction measuring 112 mm (w) xSilver gilt with red and white enamels, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "511140" on the reverse, 36. 5 mm x 41. 5 mm, lightly soiled original ribbon, mounted to a five sided aluminum suspension with pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine.