Russia, Soviet Union. Two Late Period Soviet Items Auction Archive The 13th Battalion

The 13th Battalion

the exterior bearing intricate raised decorations depicting Schloss Karlsruhe and a bust of Grand Duke Friedrich I with respective inscriptions and coat of arms

inscribed HONI * SOIT * QUI * MAL * Y * PENSE * (SHAME ON HIM WHO THINK ILL OF IT)

6 mm x 111

consisting of a Cross Pattée with white enameled arms inside of a Gold frame

Russia, Soviet Union. Two Late Period Soviet Items Auction Archive The 13th BattalionIncludes: 1. Order of the Patriotic War, I Class, Type III (1985 Issue): in silver gilt with red and white enamels, Monetny Dvor mint marked and hand engraved "801829" on the reverse, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), screwback, intact enanels, scattered gilt wear. 2. Second War Fortieth Anniversary Cigarette Case: in die stamped aluminum, the front cover illustrating the Order of the Patriotic War backed by the number "40", a curled branch of