Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation II United Republic of stamped in black ink "100"

stamped in black ink "100" on the underside of the belt at the right end

dated to February 20

superimposed on a black rayon/wool base mix

Instituted 1944 by General Francisco Franco

(1904-1918 issue)

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation II United Republic of stamped in black ink "100"Instituted August 1, 1924. In Silver gilt with red and white enamels on the obverse, with the reverse Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "293751" on the reverse, 37. 90 mm (w) x 46. 43 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