Description
Soviet Order of the Red Star #1464746
Awarded to Captain of intendant corps Petr Nikolaevich Sirenko (Петр Николаевич Сиренко)
For actively participating in the campaign for preparing and promoting the use of war bonds and ensuring all the personnel received their monetary provision in a timely manner
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 49.34 mm in width, 47.64 mm in height and weighs 32.0 gram without its screwplate. The serial number is located at the 6 o’clock position and the mint mark on the 12 o’clock position of its reverse.
This original Order of the Red Star is in an excellent, well above average condition. The details are mostly visible although the higher laying parts have light wear. The enamels are beautiful without flaking or chipping and show some minor contact marks only. There have been no repairs and the screw is full length. It comes with its time period and well fitted screwplate.
Beautiful star with a not often seen citation
Brief and specific description of the personal feat or merits
During his assignment in the unit since 1943, he distinguished himself as a thorough and reliable worker. Being the head of the units finance provision, captain SIRENKO ensured all the personnel received their monetary provision and the units departments financial matters were settled in proper time. The financial book keeping is in excellent state. All the financial documentation is filled and processed in time. Never has there been any issues with finance matters and safekeeping of the money bills. SIRENKO is always willing to share his administrative experience with other intendant and military materiel sections. He actively participated in the campaign for preparing and promoting the use of war bonds among the personnel.
He deserves state award medal “RED STAR”.
The full translation of the research can be read below
More information on Captain Sirenko can be found here
Some background information on Soviet War Bonds here
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