Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I Auction Archive Knights of Pythias FCB (Friendship

Knights of Pythias FCB (Friendship

ten rows of wrap on the grip are free of interruption and in terrific shape

1957 Version - In very fine condition

he taught American and Canadian pilots to fly at training facilities in Texas and Canada

the reverse bearing a handwritten dedication from Spandau

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I Auction Archive Knights of Pythias FCB (FriendshipInstituted August 1, 1924. In Silver gilt with red and white enamels on the obverse, with the reverse Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "169399" on the reverse, 38. 22 mm (w) x 46. 5 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