Bidspirit auction | Original Soviet Russian Silver ORDER

Original Soviet Russian Silver ORDER of GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR 2nd cl.#172633, Type 2 - Original Soviet Russian Silver ORDER of GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR 2nd cl.#172633, Type 2, Variant 3, sub-variation 1 Type 2. Screwback fastening. On 19 June 1943, the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR issued the Decree ”On approval of samples and descriptions of ribbons for orders and medals of the USSR and rules for wearing orders, medals, order ribbons, and insignia.” According to this decree, the Order of the Patriotic War was classified among orders ”attached to clothing without suspension mounts — by means of a screw post and nut.” Thus, Type 2 of the order lost the suspension mount and instead received a threaded post on the reverse. Construction- The badge itself consists of three principal components: Primary element — a ten-pointed silver star (the enamel five-pointed star and the radiant five-pointed star are combined into a single piece). Second element — an applied gold hammer and sickle. A third component may be considered the round screwback nut, 33 mm in diameter, which screws onto the silver threaded post soldered at the center of the reverse. The nut bears no inscriptions. On the reverse are two copper rivets securing the hammer and sickle. These rivets are located in the center of the reverse, on either side of the threaded post (at approximately the 2 and 8 o’clock positions). Orders of the Patriotic War, Second Class (Type 2), were produced in large quantities at three mints and one factory. As a result, a substantial number of variants and sub-varieties exist, making systematic classification difficult. Previously, a classification was proposed based on the character of the reverse surface (e.g., ”star-shaped, ” flat, concave, etc.). This system has since lost relevance. For example, the same ”star-type” reverse (expressed to varying degrees) appears across a wide serial-number range — from 30 up to 700,000. Therefore, below is proposed a fundamentally new approach to classification, based on production batches issued by different mints. Within these mint-based groups, specific sub-varieties (where present) will be described accordingly. Variant 3 - Production of the Order of the Patriotic War, Second Class, at the Moscow Mint (MMD) resumed only in 1959, when badges of the third variant were manufactured. These are characterized by: A properly formed circular recess on the reverse; The mint mark positioned at the top (in two lines at the 12 o’clock position); A serial number engraved by hand with a burin. Two sub-varieties of the third variant can be distinguished. Sub-variant 1 On all examined examples, the central circular recess has a large diameter — 24 mm — and considerable depth, reaching up to 2 mm. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com ***All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and SOFE AUCTIONS do not give refunds. SOFE AUCTIONS ARE PLEASED TO OFFER IN-HOUSE PACKAGING AND SHIPPING SERVICES. PACKAGING SERVICE ONLY: start at $25 and up depending on your item/s. Available IN-HOUSE shipping is within the USA of small, medium, semi-large, NON-FRAGILE items. PLEASE SELECT IN-HOUSE SHIPPING FOR FAST, PROFESSIONAL PACKING AND SHIPPING.SOFE WON'T ship items in glass frames, large fragile items or large sculptures. After paying for your item/s please call SOFE at 469-268-1177, or email us at info@sofedesignauctions.com to request a shipping quote. All item/s will be shipped via UPS or FedEx, FULLY insured, unless insurance declined in writing by the buyer. SOFE AUCTIONS do not use USPS. We do have a list of suggested third-party shippers. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.