Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I visually-hidden A Period Miniature Khedive’s Star

A Period Miniature Khedive’s Star - very fine quality period striking

In a telegram addressed to his father

as well as being furnished with all the stickers and other literature they could give away

The second page features a lengthy article about the military parade and a small note concerning the opera visit

some loss of gilding evident

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I visually-hidden A Period Miniature Khedive’s StarInstituted August 1, 1924. In Silver gilt with red and white enamels on the obverse, with the reverse Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "169399" on the reverse, 38. 22 mm (w) x 46. 5 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