Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of Lenin, Type Vi (1950S-1991), Variation I consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac before sailing for Canada

before sailing for Canada

the SD was administered as an independent SS office

A letter to Gertrud from Otto Bene (1884-1973)

and Jubilee Medal for 50 Years of the Armed Forces

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of Lenin, Type Vi (1950S-1991), Variation I consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac before sailing for Canada( ). Instituted in 1930. In 23K Gold and platinum with red enamels, weighing 45. 7 grams inclusive of its suspension, maker marked " " (Monetny Dvor) and number impressed "207984" on the reverse, measuring 39 mm (w) x 44 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, chipping and loss evident in the red enamels on the ribbon banner to the left of "A" (Lenin), lightly soiled original ribbon, mounted to a five sided metal suspension with pinback, better than