Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I Auction the obverse with central initials

the obverse with central initials FF

The photo is signed in blue ink

maker marked "JOHNSON MILANO" on the reverse

George (CMG) (as mentioned in the Supplement to the London Gazette 30450 of Friday

and features a green lacquered finish with a squared pattern on the underside

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I Auction the obverse with central initialsInstituted 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