Russia Soviet Socialist Order of the October Revolution Type 2, 5 pins Nr. 79174 (USSR 014)
ORDER OF THE OCTOBER REVOLUTION Type 2, 5 pins Nr. 79.174
Was established on 31 of October of 1967 and awarded 106.462 prizes.
Made of silver. The hammer and sickle are made of an alloy of gold, silver, palladium and copper. The red star is made of gold and red enameled. In the center of the star is a silver pentagon with the image of the cruiser Aurora participating in the October Revolution.
Obverse: ОКТЯБРЬСКАЯ РЕВОЛЮЦИЯ (OCTOBER REVOLUTION)
The size of the order between the opposite peaks of the enamel star is 43 mm. The distance from the center to the top of any of the star's rays is 22 mm.
Reverse: The concave reverse contains the number 79.174 and the stamp of the mint.
Without box. Own collection. Perfect condition. Well preserved!
Is one of the highest orders of the USSR, It was the second order in importance, after the Order of Lenin.
Was established on 31 of October of 1967 in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the October Revolution.
Awarded to Soviet citizens, institutions, organizations companies, groups of workers, units and military formations, republics, territories, regions, cities and a foreign citizens for active revolutionary activities, outstanding merits in the building of socialism, for courage and gallantry in combat and for meritorious service in strengthening the national defense.
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