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Soviet Russian Badge of Honour, Type 3, Variant 5 - Soviet Russian Badge of Honour, Type 3, Variant 5 Type 3. Suspension variant with five-sided mount. Smooth reverse. The third type of the Order ”Badge of Honour” was issued from 19 June 1943 until the early 1950s. The badge consisted of the same components as the second type. The principal difference from Type 2 was the presence of a suspension mount (and, naturally, the absence of a threaded post on the reverse). In addition, on the obverse of suspension types (Type 3, Type 4, and the later Order of Honour), the triangular segment between the figures of the worker and the kolkhoz woman formed part of the enamel obverse. In screwback types, this area was cut out, allowing the smooth reverse surface to be visible. The letters ”CCCP” on suspension types are thicker than on screwback versions. The hallmark ”MONETNYJ DVOR” is executed in two lines in incuse letters. The serial number was engraved by hand with a burin and positioned horizontally above the lower rivet (at the 6 o’clock position). Variant 5. The hallmark is located in the center of the reverse. Both words of the hallmark are straight, without curvature, and applied with a single punch. The length of the word ”MONETNYJ” is 12 mm (large hallmark). The letter ”M” in the word ”MONETNYJ” is larger than the other letters. Depending on the detailing of the figures of the worker and the kolkhoz woman on the obverse, two sub-varieties of the fifth variant can be distinguished. Sub-variant 2. The worker’s head is slightly reduced in size, and the facial features appear more mature. The neckline of the overalls becomes rounded. The fingers of the raised hand are semi-bent, and the kolkhoz woman grasps the flagpole from the inside. These characteristics of the figures are also typical of the subsequent type of the order. 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.