Russia, Soviet Union. An “Excellence in Socialist Competition of the Ministry of Coal Industry of the USSR” Badge certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: This Order was conferred

Footnote: This Order was conferred upon members of the Royal Family or Nepalese civilians in recognition of outstanding service to the nation

he received the medal with 1866 clasp while with the 14th Battalion "Princess of Wales' Own Regiment"

in very good condiiton

Grand Cross Type I: In silver gilt with light blue and red enamels

eventually in the rank of Major General

Russia, Soviet Union. An “Excellence in Socialist Competition of the Ministry of Coal Industry of the USSR” Badge certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: This Order was conferredConstructed of bronze and enamels, depicting a coal worker holding a pneumatic hammer in one hand while wielding a flag bearing a profile of Stalin and Lenin looking left, the reverse with a threaded screw post and a non matching screw plate, unmarked, measuring 27. 11 mm (w) x 39. 9 mm (l), in fine condition.