A Soviet Russian Order Of The Patriotic War; 2Nd Class GTRexclude This new guard was put

This new guard was put on the existing 1853 pattern blade and the blade was not changed until as late as 1880

both illustrating the Republican sun insignia on both sides and incorporating ornate half-moon shaped patterns

37 mm x 48 mm

] 25 April 1943: Army High Command Leader Reserve

ALBUHERA 1811

A Soviet Russian Order Of The Patriotic War; 2Nd Class GTRexclude This new guard was putType 2: Two piece construction, silver gilt hammer and sickle insignia on a silver star base with red and white enamels, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "589218" on the reverse, 43 mm x 44. 5 mm, screwback, one small chip in the white enamels, light contact, better than very fine. (C: 44)