Russia- U.S.S.R., Order of Lenin, Gold/ Platinum Medal, 33.19g, Obv: Central portrait of Lenin, in platinum, facing left, with an against a dark gray enamel background. This is encircled by golden wheat ears and a red enamel banner with Russian text, “Ленин” (Lenin), Rev: “Ленинградский монетный двор Lenningrad” Mint, Stamped serial # 207282, without the original ribbon attached. Very fine, very rare. The Soviet Union's highest award for meritorious service in the revolutionary movement, employment, defence of the socialist fatherland, the development of friendship and co-operation between peoples, peace consolidation, and other meritorious service to the Soviet state and society. An extremely important Soviet award, given both to Military, and non-military, Soviet citizens, and persons who are not citizens.