Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation II visually-hidden (NSDAP Kragenspiegel für Hauptbereitschaftsleiter)

(NSDAP Kragenspiegel für Hauptbereitschaftsleiter)

Army Air Force Senior Pilot Badge

brown and beige embroidery

1943) embedded in an official purple folder with government letter

light wear and soiling on the leather exterior

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation II visually-hidden (NSDAP Kragenspiegel für Hauptbereitschaftsleiter)Instituted August 1, 1924. In Silver gilt with red and white enamels on the obverse, with the reverse Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "293751" on the reverse, 37. 90 mm (w) x 46. 43 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), on its period ribbon, mounted to a five sided aluminum suspension with pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: This is the oldest Order of the Soviet Union. Existing first as an Order of the Russian Federation