Description
Soviet Order for Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR 2nd class #0220
Awarded to Colonel-General Alexander Alekseevich Ivanov (генерал-полковник Александр Алексеевич Иванов)
Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Western Division for Combat Training
For his contribution to Exercise Zapad-81, the largest military exercise ever to be carried out by the Soviet Union
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 57.43 mm in width, 57.29 mm in height and it weighs 63.4 gram. The mint mark “Monjetnij dvor” is located above the screw post in one curved line and the serial number “0220” is positioned at the bottom of its reverse. The minimum known serial number awarded is 6, the maximum is 3483. This range suggests a much higher number than the only 589 which were actually awarded!
This authentic order for Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces is in great condition with all details crisp and light wear to the higher laying parts. The blue and white enamels are problem free and without repairs. The gold plating is perfectly visible on all parts that are gilded and the order shows an attractive patina on both sides. Its screw is full length and the order comes with its correct and well fitted nut.
Among the rarest of obtainable Soviet awards!
More information in Colonel-General Ivanov can be read here and here
On request we might be able to obtain the citation for this award from the Russian archives
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