Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of Alexander Nevsky, Number 2771 certificate_of_authenticity 40th Battery

40th Battery

each link is separated by a single horizontal gilt bar with cross hatch pattern

at the top and the bottom of the armband is the golden twisted wire

an exceptionally rare decoration which remains in extremely fine condition

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of Alexander Nevsky, Number 2771 certificate_of_authenticity 40th Battery( ). 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