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RUSSIAN MEDALS. ORDERS OF THE USSR. Order of Red Star. Type 4. Award # 13833. Early mintmark issue, with screwpost base. Original silver nut. Extremely rare variation with the symbol "¹" preceding serial number. This is exactly how the first type "Bravery" and "Combat Service" medals were engraved. One theory is that the same master-engraver worked on these Red Stars, and started to engrave them the way he used to do on medals, but was stopped and corrected right away. Whether true or not, the fact is that such Red Stars are only observed in the serial number range of 13833-13847, making it an extremely small and elusive variation. Condition: Enamel may be professionally restored, great eye appeal with nice dark patina

Estimate: US$ 2,500