Russia
USSR silver Order of Bogdan Khelnitsky Third Class Breast Star ND (1943) XF (reverse scratched), Barac-1025. 45mm. 31.67gm. Numbered 2569 on the back. An appealing World War 2 decoration presented to enlisted men and non-commissioned officers who distinguished themselves in combat, rather seldom-encountered according to Barac. The silver screw-back is still present though the screw post may have been mended or re-soldered at some point.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/russia/russia-ussr-silver-order-of-bogdan-khelnitsky-third-class-breast-star-nd-1943-xf-reverse-scratched-/a/3076-34576.s?type=CoinArchives3076
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 200-400 USD