Russia, Soviet Union. Order Of The Patriotic War, Ii Class, Type Iii certificate_of_authenticity Gothic script in two lines

Gothic script in two lines to the obverse

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Russia, Soviet Union. Order Of The Patriotic War, Ii Class, Type Iii certificate_of_authenticity Gothic script in two lines( ). Instituted in 1942. In silvered and gilt bronze with red and white enamels, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "1742048" on the reverse, measuring 44 mm (w) x 45. 8 mm (h), intact enamels, screwback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Patriotic War is a Soviet military decoration that was established on May 20, 1942, awarded to all soldiers in the Soviet armed forces, security troops, and to partisans for heroic deeds