Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of Alexander Nevsky, Number 2771 certificate_of_authenticity demonstrating an array of pin

demonstrating an array of pin and loop attachments

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

he was promoted to Colonel and made Chief of the General Staff of the Supreme Command for special use XXXVII

an exceptionally rare decoration which remains in extremely fine condition

repair evident on the reverse

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of Alexander Nevsky, Number 2771 certificate_of_authenticity demonstrating an array of pin( ). 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