Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War In Gold, I Class Auction Major Biddle defused the bomb

Major Biddle defused the bomb by cutting the wiring to the batteries and then removed the detonator

printed on dark green cloth

He signed his Attestation Paper in Kingston

sticker highlight evident on the reverse

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War In Gold, I Class Auction Major Biddle defused the bombType 2: Three piece construction, 14K Gold hammer and sickle insignia on a 14K Gold star base with red and white enamels, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "153871" on the reverse, 44. 3 mm x 46 mm, screwback, chipping evident on two red enamelled star points, light contact, better than very fine. (C: 44)