Rare Austrian Made Variation Silver 800 Marked
Key Information:
• Country: Soviet Union
• Award: Order of the Patriotic War
• Class: 2nd Class
• Type: Vienna produced variant
• Attribution: Rudolph Souval, Vienna
• Silver Mark: 800 on pin
• Construction: Vertical pin back
• Era: Early 1960s private production
• Dimensions: approx. 45.37 x 43.90 mm
Medal Design:
Five-pointed red enamel star over radiating silver rays with crossed rifle and sword.
Central inscription: ОТЕЧЕСТВЕННАЯ ВОЙНА
Translation: Patriotic War
Central emblem: Hammer and Sickle on red enamel field.
Reverse with vertical pin construction and clearly stamped 800 silver mark.
Condition:
• Original red enamel with light surface wear
• Natural toning to silver elements
• 800 silver mark clearly visible on pin
• Minor age-related handling wear
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Order of the Patriotic War was established in 1942 as one of the most respected Soviet wartime decorations.
This example represents the rare Vienna-made Souval type, produced in Austria during the early 1960s. These privately manufactured versions were created for commemorative or replacement purposes and differ from official Soviet mint issues.
Vienna Souval variants are significantly scarcer than standard Soviet production examples and are actively sought after by advanced collectors due to their foreign manufacture and distinctive construction details.
Summary:
A rare Vienna Souval produced Order of the Patriotic War 2nd Class, silver 800 marked example. An uncommon Austrian-made variation of a classic Soviet decoration, desirable for specialized collectors.