Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War, I Class, Type Ii Auction Archive The chin strap is constructed

The chin strap is constructed of multiple pieces of black-tanned leather

reverse illustrating an open-ended leafed wreath

badge sewn in place to its original full-length sash

WWI Victory Medal - Bronze

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War, I Class, Type Ii Auction Archive The chin strap is constructed( ). Instituted in 1942. Three piece construction, the insignia in silver with red and white enamels and incorporating a hammer and sickle in Gold in the centrepiece, mounted to a five pointed star base in Gold, each star point with nine emanating rays, weighing 38 grams, mint marked " " (Monetny Dvor) and number engraved "216568" on the reverse, measuring 44 mm (w) x 45. 8 mm (h), screwback, the insignia exhibiting multiple contact marks on the red