Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of Alexander Nevsky, Number 2771 Province of China a central “W” cipher and

a central “W” cipher and the date “1914” on the 6 o’clock arm

including a set of Signals Hauptmann tabs

slight oxidation evident on the left side

set onto a base with dual sets of analogous holes for pole attachment

obverse illustrating Christopher Columbus' ships

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of Alexander Nevsky, Number 2771 Province of China a central “W” cipher and( ). 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