Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of Labour Glory, Iii Class, By The Soviet Mint Archive measuring between 140x90mm and 137x175mm

measuring between 140x90mm and 137x175mm

on a loop for suspension with period original tri-fold red and white ribbon indicative of War status

small enamel flaking on upper arm on reverse

and a breather hole directly below the catch

the pinback marked with code “4” for maker Steinhauer & Lück

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of Labour Glory, Iii Class, By The Soviet Mint Archive measuring between 140x90mm and 137x175mm( 3 ). Instituted 18 January 1974. (1974 1991 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with a pentagonal magnetic metal backplate and horizontal pinback, consisting of an eight pointed radiant star, bearing a raised depiction of a factory overlaid by a sickle and hammer, circumscribed by a Cyrillic inscription of (LABOUR GLORY) on a cogwheel, topped by a five pointed red enameled star,