Russia, Soviet Union. A Mixed Lot of Awards for Distinguished Military and Labour Service

A mixed lot of awards, including:

1. An Order of Glory, Type II, III Class, constructed of silver with enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a pentagonal backplate, the obverse bearing a central raised depiction of the Spasskaya Tower, situated within a wheat stalk wreath which is joined together at the bottom by a red enameled banner bearing a silvered inscription of “СЛАВА” (“GLORY”), the reverse bearing central raised initials “СССР” (“USSR”) within a circular ring, engraved with a serial number of “379410”, measuring 45.63 mm (w) x 47.45 mm (h), weighing 36.3 grams (inclusive ribbon and mount) demonstrating minor pitting, in extremely fine condition.

2. A Medal for Courage, Type II, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a pentagonal backplate, the obverse bearing a central depressed inscription of “ЗА ОТВАГУ” (“FOR COURAGE”), situated above a raised depiction of a T-35 tank and and below aircraft in formation, the six o’clock position overlaid by depressed and red enameled initials “СССР” (“USSR”), the reverse stamped with an issue number of “1918900”, measuring 37.43 mm in diameter, weighing 42.4 grams (inclusive of ribbon and mount), in near extremely fine condition. 

3. A Medal for Battle Merit, Type II, constructed of silver, on loop suspension for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a pentagonal backplate, the obverse bearing a central raised inscription of “ЗА БОЕВЫЕ ЗАСЛУГА” (“FOR BATTLE MERIT”), topped by a red enameled inscription of “СССР” (“USSR”), and situated above a crossed rifle and sabre, the reverse stamped with an award number of “3137618”, otherwise unmarked, measuring 32.08 mm in diameter, weighing 29.1 grams (inclusive of ribbon and mount), in extremely fine condition.

4. A Medal for Distinguished Labour, Type II, constructed of silver with enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a pentagonal backplate, the obverse bearing a raised and red enameled sickle and hammer, overlaying raised initials “СССР” (“USSR”), situated above a red enameled inscription of “ЗА ТРУДОВОЕ ОТЛИЧИЕ” (“FOR VALIANT LABOUR”), the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “ТРУД В СССР - ДЕЛО ЧЕСТИ” (“LABOUR IN THE USSR - A MATTER OF HONOUR”), with a hand-engraved award number of “24500”, measuring 32.08 mm in diameter, weighing 21.3 grams (inclusive of ribbon and mount), in extremely fine condition.