Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation II Newly Listed Mackenzie formed the Allied Command

Mackenzie formed the Allied Command Europe Rapid Reaction Corps and became its first Commander

measuring 46 mm (w) x 48 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring

"Gold" grade (gilded silver)

a studio photo of a HJ EM/NCO

depicted in uniform and with the Knight’s Cross (received 28 July 1941) and other awards clearly visible

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of the Red Banner, Type III, Variation II Newly Listed Mackenzie formed the Allied CommandInstituted August 1, 1924. In Silver gilt with red and white enamels on the obverse, with the reverse Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "293751" on the reverse, 37. 90 mm (w) x 46. 43 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