Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of Kutuzov, Ii Class, Type Ii consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a Reichsbahn NCO Paygroup 12-17

a Reichsbahn NCO Paygroup 12-17 tab

Number 2 (August 1942)

including a Commemorative medal of the Artillery of the Czechoslovak Army in Russia

(Illustrated on p

measuring 35 mm (w) x 34

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of Kutuzov, Ii Class, Type Ii consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a Reichsbahn NCO Paygroup 12-17( ). Instituted in 1942. Three piece construction, in silver with red and white enamels, mint marked " " (Monetny Dvor) and number engraved "1593" on the reverse, measuring 47 mm (w) x 48. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, screwback, intact enamels, the silver with a dark patina, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Kutuzov was instituted on July 28, 1942 and was awarded to army officers for planning and execution of