Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Red Banner, Second Award, Type Iii, Variation Iii consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac serving under Captain Martin Naismith

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ISBN 0-7643-1870-5

the division served mainly on the Eastern Front

Cross for Important War Actions

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Red Banner, Second Award, Type Iii, Variation Iii consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac serving under Captain Martin Naismith( ). Instituted in 1918. In silver with red and white enamels, second award as defined by the number "2" at the base, mint marked " " (Monetny Dvor) and number engraved "9209" on the reverse, measuring 37. 5 mm (w) x 45 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided magnetic metal suspension with pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Red Banner was established on September 16, 1918 during