Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of Kutuzov, Ii Class, Type Ii consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac red and green embroidery in

red and green embroidery in the base of the crown

Number 2 (August 1942)

053" on the reverse

People's Republic (RPR): Liberation from the Fascist Yoke Medal (in bronze

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Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of Kutuzov, Ii Class, Type Ii consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac red and green embroidery in( ). Instituted in 1942. Three piece construction, in silver with red and white enamels, mint marked " " (Monetny Dvor) and number engraved "1593" on the reverse, measuring 47 mm (w) x 48. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, screwback, intact enamels, the silver with a dark patina, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Kutuzov was instituted on July 28, 1942 and was awarded to army officers for planning and execution of