Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War, Ii Class. Auction but transferred to the navy

but transferred to the navy later during the First War

the impressed outline of a Boer War era South African Constabulary badge clearly visible on the left side towards the front

constructed of heavy pressed paper with a textured light blue faux leather (leatherette) exterior

a 4 Year Long Service Medal award document (211x297mm

and patinated finishes

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War, Ii Class. Auction but transferred to the navy( ). Instituted 20 May 1942. A five pointed star constructed of red enamel and silver with silver rays between each arm, an upward facing crossed sword and rifle also lay behind the five pointed enamel star, the obverse centre bears a gold sickle and hammer superimposed on red enamel, a white enamel borders it with the inscription (Patriotic War), the obverse bears the mint mark (Monetny Dvor) and is numbered 803281, with screw back, measuring 45. 73