By 1916-1917
missing some of the blue enamel
41 mm (w) x 45 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension
with reinforcing triangular patches stitched in place in the navy blue bands where they butt the hoist sleeve
on full length of neck ribbon
Russia, Soviet Union. Order Of The Red Banner Of Labour, Type Vi Hold By 1916-1917( ). Instituted in 1928. Multi piece construction, ring reverse, in silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, maker marked " " (Monetny Dvor) and number engraved "756379" on the reverse, measuring 36. 7 mm (w) x 47. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, very light contact overall, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided magnetic metal suspension with pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Red Banner of Labour was