Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of Alexander Nevsky, Number 2771 Province of China slight oxidation evident on the

slight oxidation evident on the left side

obverse illustrating Christopher Columbus' ships

three sides trimmed in black piping

obverse engraved "LIEUT

featuring a turned-down collar flanked by collar tabs

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of Alexander Nevsky, Number 2771 Province of China slight oxidation evident on the( ). Instituted July 29, 1942. Type III. Constructed of partially gilded silver with enamels, the obverse consisting of a five pointed star with white enamelled arms, superimposed over a radiant decagon and with a pair of poleaxes piercing the centrepiece, overlaid by a semi circular laurel leaf wreath joined together at the bottom by a shield bearing a hammer and sickle, in turn overlaying a sword, bow, and quiver of arrows, surrounding a central