Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation II Newly Listed measuring 46 mm (w) x

measuring 46 mm (w) x 48 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring

A 1914-1915 Star

then transferred to the 1st Honvéd Hussars by the Kaiser and promoted to the rank of Major

in their text American Society Medals- An Identification Guide this society was founded in 1922 requires connection to a Huguenot who lived in Virginia before 1786

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation II Newly Listed measuring 46 mm (w) xInstituted August 1, 1924. In Silver gilt with red and white enamels on the obverse, with the reverse Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "293751" on the reverse, 37. 90 mm (w) x 46. 43 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), on its period ribbon, mounted to a five sided aluminum suspension with pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: This is the oldest Order of the Soviet Union. Existing first as an Order of the Russian Federation