Soviet Order of the Patriotic War

[Laurence Strong]

I've been told this is

This one was produced by the Leningrad Mint around late 1944. It's a so called concave reverse variation.

To me it looks like a 80's commemerative version! I was under the impression wartime version's were multi pieced? Am I wrong?

Thanks for your help

Larry

Edited December 31, 2012 by Nick

[RedMaestro]

This is indeed a wartime variation. 1st Class wartime orders had several pieces, 2nd class only the hammer and sickle separately attached (see the rivets?). 1985 commemorates were one-piece. Check out Alex Filer's website or http://mondvor.narod.ru/OPatWar.html.

Edited December 10, 2012 by RedMaestro

[Laurence Strong]

Hello RedMaestro

Many thanks for your response. Much appreciated

Larry