The eyelet x 38.3 mm wide. Metal, badges coated a 22k gold plated with the hot ruby enamel.
35.4 g not including the suspension and connecting link. The enamel is literally pristine, free of flaking, scratches or any other wear visible even under 10x magnification.
The fire gilt finish is likewise perfectly preserved and bright. Very attractive even toning to silver throughout.Comes on original suspension device in steel with perfectly preserved old ribbon. The connecting link appears to be original and its ends are still joined with solder. This is a superb example through and through, impossible to upgrade. The best indication of condition is to study the photographs carefully, the pictures that are taken are also to be considered a part of the description of the item.
100% Original Soviet Order - Order of the Red Banner of Labor, Type 4 "semi-long oval", S/n. The eyelet, 38.3 mm wide. Features flat, slightly concaved reverse with the mint mark stamped near the center in two horizontal lines, in tall font.Manufactured in 1950 at the Leningrad Mint, this piece is from the series with serial numbers 147001 - 172000. Pictures are part of Description.