Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The October Revolution consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac circa 1915

circa 1915

the obverse with a leftward-facing profile of Friedrich II

the loop maker marked “KO”

chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels on the arms and centrepieces on both sides

1918 and was taken on strength of the 1st Canadian Reserve Battalion the same day

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The October Revolution consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac circa 1915( ). Instituted in 1967. Three piece construction, in silver with red enamels, the hammer and sickle insignia in silver gilt, mint marked " " (Monetny Dvor) and number engraved "39140" on the reverse, measuring 43. 2 mm (w) x 43. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided aluminum suspension with pinback, intact enamels, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the October Revolution was