USSR Russia Soviet Socialist ORDER OF THE PATRIOTIC WAR 1st. CLASS TYPE 3 "ANNIVERSARY" (USSR 024)

USSR RUSSIA ORDER OF THE PATRIOTIC WAR 1st. CLASS TYPE 3 "ANNIVERSARY" Nr. 2127425

Number: 451000-2627900

Established 5-20-1942

Awarded to all soldiers in the Soviet armed forces, security troops and to partisans for heroic deeds during the German-Soviet War (Great Patriotic War) On the 40th anniversary, in 1985, it was awarded 2nd or 1st Class to all surviving veterans.

Was completely made of 925 silver, in a single-piece, with no overlaid parts, with a gilded inner star, a sickle and a hammer. 

Size: Width 43.5-45,0 mm. Height 45,0-46,9 mm.

Obverse: ОТЕЧЕСТВЕННАЯ ВОЙНА (Patriotic War)

Reverse:  Is flat, with rough edges, a threaded screw and a 33 mm diameter nut and the stamp: МОНЕТНЫЙ ДВОР (MINT) - 2127425 

Without box. Own collection. Perfect condition. Well preserved!