Description

Soviet Order of the Red Banner of Labor #4498

Awarded to Maria Petrovna Zuyeva. (Марию Петровну Зуеву)

Teacher at the Novo-Ivanovskoye elementary school; Goritsy District; Kalinin Province

Order of the Red Banner of Labor; made of silver and enamels. Measurements; 37.24 mm in width; 45.49 mm in height and weighs 38.1 gram. The mint mark “Mondvor” is located above the screw post in one line and the serial number “4498” is positioned at the bottom of its reverse. Next to the serial number is the makers mark ‘OP’. The order was produced in 1937 and awarded in 1939. The minimum known serial number awarded is 4348 and the maximum 4952!

This original order is in pristine condition with all details crisp. The red, blue and white enamels are flawless and the orders shows full gold plating. A beautiful patina is present on both sides and the screw is full length. There have been not repairs and its silver nut fits perfectly.

An early screwback variation in the best possible condition. A true rarity as such!!!

Reason for awarding:
“For conspicuous successes in schooling and the Soviet upbringing of children in village schools; for organizing the educational activities in an excellent manner; and for their active involvement in public life in the village; the following are being decorated;[…]With the Order of the Red Banner of Labor”

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