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RUSSIAN MEDALS. ORDERS OF THE USSR. Order of Lenin. Type 2. Award # 1166. Early type of solid construction (without platinum Lenin's bust), and double-tier screwpost base. Original silver nut. According to Kutsenko's book, awarded by decree of December 1, 1935. Rare Condition: Silvering of the center medallion is almost gone, minor enamel chips, much better than average with dark patina and superb eye appeal

Estimate: US$ 12,500