The nuts and bolts holding the spike in place are original but have been altered
A Period Miniature Khedive’s Star - very fine quality period striking
measuring 30 mm (w) x 14 mm (h)
the reverse with a screw back apparatus
marker marked "FIRMIN LONDON" on the reverse
Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation I visually-hidden The nuts and bolts holdingInstituted August 1, 1924. In Silver gilt with red and white enamels on the obverse, with the reverse Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "169399" on the reverse, 38. 22 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), on its period ribbon, mounted to a five sided aluminum suspension with pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: This is the oldest Order of the Soviet Union. Existing first as an Order of the Russian Federation