Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III United Republic of stamped in black ink "SIGNAL

stamped in black ink "SIGNAL CORPS PHOTO / PLEASE CREDIT / RELEASED BY AUTHORITY OF THE BUREAU OF PUBLIC RELATIONS OR BY THEATRE PRESS CENSOR" and "SCHOOL OF PERSONNEL" with "P-1003" in handwritten black ink and inscribed "Stauffer" in pencil

measuring 34 mm (w) x 41 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring

Deceased was in front cockpit acting as pilot when aircraft crashed into the ground in swamp bush country four miles northwest of Cormack near Eganville

with many losing their lives to those same snipers

In early 1900

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III United Republic of stamped in black ink "SIGNAL( ). Instituted in 1924. In silver with red and white enamels, mint marked " " (Monetny Dvor) and number engraved "436740" on the reverse, measuring 36. 3 mm (w) x 44. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided magnetic metal suspension with pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Red Banner was instituted on August 1, 1924 and awarded to individuals for