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Two Soviet Russian Orders - Order of Red Banner of Labor & Badge of Honour - Two Soviet Russian Orders - Order of Red Banner of Labor & Badge of Honour Order of Red Banner of Labor, Number - 462397, Type 6. Suspension mounting. Reverse ”Ring”. Variant 2. On the obverse of the order, the handle of the hammer passes beneath the blade of the sickle. The serial number of the order is engraved with a rotary tool in the lower part of the reverse. The lowest known serial number for orders of the second variant is 420,061, and the highest is 1,261,201. Depending on the characteristics of the reverse relief, two sub-varieties of the second variant can be distinguished. Sub-variant 1. In the hallmark, the width of the word ”DVOR” is 6.7 mm. A thin raised horizontal line beneath the serial number is absent. Order of Badge of Honour, Number - 1027307- Type 4. Suspension variant with five-sided mount. Concave reverse. The fourth type of the Order ”Badge of Honour” was issued approximately from 1953 until 28 December 1988. The principal difference from the previous type is that the obverse and reverse were combined into a single piece, making the badge a one-piece construction. On the reverse there is a pronounced oval-shaped recess. Rivets on the reverse are absent. The hallmark ”MONETNYJ DVOR” is located in the upper part of the reverse in two lines in raised letters. The word ”MONETNYJ” is arranged in an arc (from about 10 to 2 o’clock), while the word ”DVOR” is positioned horizontally. The serial number is placed horizontally in the lower part of the badge. A possible classification for orders of the fourth type includes the following: Variant 3. The letters ”CCCP” on the obverse are not separate applied elements but are integral with the badge. The serial number is engraved using a rotary tool. Beneath the digits of the number there is a thin raised horizontal line. 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.