Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of Lenin In Gold & Platinum, Type V Buy Now The cap measures approximately 205

The cap measures approximately 205 mm (w) x 270 mm (l) x 110 mm (h)

Men from Brussels (Ainleyville was renamed in 1872) formed part of the 2nd Contingent of the 33rd Battalion in World War I and were part of the "Fighting 61st" in World War II

2nd Lieutenant Steward was promoted to Temporary Lieutenant

The runes are still quite clean and bright and the base is neatly hand stitched to the tunic

the obverse depicting a MG marksman

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of Lenin In Gold & Platinum, Type V Buy Now The cap measures approximately 205( ). Instituted in 1930. Type V, Variation 1. In Gold and platinum with red enamels, weighing 46. 5 grams inclusive of its ribboned suspension, Monetny Dvor mint mark and number impressed "121019" on the reverse, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 43. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, lightly soiled original ribbon, mounted to a five sided magnetic metal suspension with pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Lenin, named after