Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of Lenin, Type Vi (1950S-1991), Variation I consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Very fine quality badge in

Very fine quality badge in practically mint condition

the reverse features a single pin with dual stays

A letter to Gertrud from Otto Bene (1884-1973)

issued on 5 January 1943

19cm x 22cm

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of Lenin, Type Vi (1950S-1991), Variation I consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Very fine quality badge in( ). Instituted in 1930. In 23K Gold and platinum with red enamels, weighing 45. 7 grams inclusive of its suspension, maker marked " " (Monetny Dvor) and number impressed "207984" on the reverse, measuring 39 mm (w) x 44 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, chipping and loss evident in the red enamels on the ribbon banner to the left of "A" (Lenin), lightly soiled original ribbon, mounted to a five sided metal suspension with pinback, better than