Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of Friendship of Peoples consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and “64” for size)

and “64” for size)

measuring 180 mm (w) x 100 mm (h)

" In practice

1887 in Gould

in pith helmets or army helmets

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of Friendship of Peoples consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and “64” for size)( ). Instituted 17 December 1972. (1972 1991 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a pentagonal backplate with horizontal pinback, the obverse consisting of a double overlaid ribbed and pebbled starburst, bearing a central red enameled five pointed star, in turn defaced by a white enameled disc bearing a gilded and enameled Soviet coat of arms, circumscribed