Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Patriotic War, I Class Hold a Preface by the author

a Preface by the author

marked with Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code “M4/24” for maker Friedrich Linden

Lou Winnifred Russell

six Australian Commonwealth Military Force Cap Badges

A matching set of Heer Infantry Leutnant rank insignia

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Patriotic War, I Class Hold a Preface by the authorAn Order of the Patriotic War, I Class. Type II. Three piece construction, the insignia in silver, and silver gilt 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 42. 56 grams, mint marked " " (Monetny Dvor) and number engraved "271541" on the reverse, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 46. 2 mm (h), screwback, the