Lenin.

[Tal Inbar]

Any "serious' collector knows this prototype order of Lenin. Recently I learned about another,which looks like the later design, but with the old style inner medallion - like the Tractor order of Lenin. (Shishkov/Muzalevski book, Vol 1, pp 25). I would like to know about this example, and if someone knows about more prototypes.

The third picture is a transition between Tractor Lenin and later design.

[Art]

Good question Tal, wish I had more information for you, but for what it's worth Durov shows another picture of the above prototype in his book "Russian and Soviet Military Awards" on page 74.

Art

[Frieza]

Iv never seen a picture of the "Tractor" Order of Lenin, if anyone has a picture, id like to see it. thanks.

[Art]

Frieza,

Here is the Tractor variation of the Order of Lenin. Picture is from Paul McDaniels book, The Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals.

[Tal Inbar]

Hi

I have a freind who has one of those "tarktor" order of Lenin With award ducument. He also have Kutuzov 3rd class on suspenssion. What a lucky guy...

[Frieza]

thanks. kinda ugly in my opinion, but thats just me :D

[Tal Inbar]

Another prototype order of Lenin (looks like a combination of the "Tractor" and later designs. note also the gear.

[Nota Bene]

Here's the best condition "gold head" I have ever seen. Note the wear pattern on the silver.

[Nota Bene]

Dear Friends,

I just had to share this one with you. It's a type 4, variation 1 "Platinum Head" Order of Lenin with Mondvor mintmark. Serial number is 353, making it a replacement issue for type 1 "Tractor".

Alexei

[mcwirsk]

Here's one complete with its order book and red star

Regards

Munroe

This must also have been a replacement for an earlier issue. Look at the issue date 1 April 1935. Order Book issued in 1941.