Russia, Soviet. An Order Of The Patriotic War, First Class Hold faded period-original ribbon

faded period-original ribbon

base incorporating a raised platform with a recessed and slotted medal bed in violet felt

the reverse with an inscription of “PREISSCHIESSEN 1933 1

Footnote: The Heeresabnahmestelle (Army Acceptance Organisation) was a subsidiary of the Heereswaffenamt (Army Weapons Agency) tasked with arming the Wehrmacht and testing weapons

with the thread taped together and labeled with a RZM/HJ label

Russia, Soviet. An Order Of The Patriotic War, First Class Hold faded period-original ribbonA silver star with red and white enamels, carefully mounted to a gold relief backing, gold hammer and sickle centre insignia, measuring 43 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), Monetny Dvor mint marked and hand engraved "193406" on the reverse, screwback, intact enamels, better than extremely fine.