Original Soviet WWII Order of Glory, 2nd Class Medal Serial #8248 - Issued During 2nd Half of 1944 Knives & Daggers There is no "R" on

There is no "R" on the hilt spine of this example

The right should has an embroidered patch of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft and the left shoulder has an embroidered American flag patch

as well as during military actions

From June 1950 to February 1953

indicating that it was probably reconditioned at some point

Original Soviet WWII Order of Glory, 2nd Class Medal Serial #8248 - Issued During 2nd Half of 1944 Knives & Daggers There is no "R" onOriginal Item. Only One Available. The Order of Glory was a military decoration of the Soviet Union established by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet on November 8, 1943. It was awarded to soldiers and non commissioned officers of the Red Army as well as to aviation junior lieutenants, for bravery in the face of the enemy. It was awarded in three classes. The order's first class was made of 950 (23 karat) gold; the order's second class was