Russia, Soviet Union. Two Awards

Includes:

1. Order of the Red Banner of Labour, Type V, Variation II (Орден Трудового Красного Знамени). Instituted in 1928. Four-piece construction, type V with flat reverse, in silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, mint marked "МОНЕТНЫЙ ДВОР" (Monetny Dvor) and number engraved "287995" on the reverse, measuring 37.2 mm (w) x 47.5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, original ribbon, mounted to a five-sided magnetic metal suspension with pinback.

2. Russia, Soviet Union: Order of the Badge of Honour, Type IV (Орден Знак Почета). Instituted in 1935. In silver gilt with red enamels, type IV with concave reverse, mint marked "МОНЕТНЫЙ ДВОР" (Monetny Dvor) and number engraved "429492" on the reverse, measuring 33 mm (w) x 50 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, silver with a dark patina, very light contact, traces of gilt remains, soiled original ribbon, mounted to a five-sided magnetic metal suspension with pinback.

Together, near extremely fine.

Footnotes:

1. The Order of the Red Banner of Labour was instituted on September 7, 1928 and was awarded to individuals or organizations for meritorious services in production, research and public administration.

2. Order of the Badge of Honour was instituted on November 25, 1935 and re-named the Order of Honour on December 28, 1988. It was awarded for distinction in industry, agriculture, science and the arts.