Original Soviet WWII Order of Glory, 2nd Class Medal Serial #391392 - Issued During 1945 WWII or "Stielhandgranate (stalk hand grenade)

or "Stielhandgranate (stalk hand grenade) 24" Stick Grenade

but the serial number 9703 is clearly stamped onto the barrel tang

Maybe the "romance" of being a World War One Ace necessitated the possession of such reading matter

water and clothing for 12 survivors to last for about 20 days in the ocean

Original Soviet WWII Order of Glory, 2nd Class Medal Serial #391392 - Issued During 1945 WWII or "Stielhandgranate (stalk hand grenade)Original 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