Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War In Gold, I Class Auction small enamel damage to two

small enamel damage to two arms

Major Biddle defused the bomb by cutting the wiring to the batteries and then removed the detonator

sticker highlight evident on the reverse

" The following month

On 3 September 1950

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War In Gold, I Class Auction small enamel damage to twoType 2: Three piece construction, 14K Gold hammer and sickle insignia on a 14K Gold star base with red and white enamels, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "153871" on the reverse, 44. 3 mm x 46 mm, screwback, chipping evident on two red enamelled star points, light contact, better than very fine. (C: 44)