Description
Order of the Red Star #3695796
Awarded to Lieutenant Ivan Maksimovich Andreev (Иван Максимович Андреев)
For excellent provision of the battalion with fuel and lubricants, food and spare parts during the operation in Manchuria. He especially distinguished himself by providing refueling stations for vehicles along the long Choibalson-Lubey-Solun highway
Note that Lt. Andreev was bestowed his Red Star in 1945, but it took 30 years before he actually received it. Hence the high serial number
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 48.30 mm in width, 45.74 mm in height and weighs 30.0 grams 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.
In near mint condition with stunning enamels, free from repairs and flaking. Its details are perfectly crisp and both sides show few contact marks only. Its screw is full length and the comes with a well fitting screwplate.
Short excerpt and translation of the research:
Awarded for excellent provision of the battalion with fuel and lubricants, food and spare parts during the operation in Manchuria. He especially distinguished himself by providing refueling stations for vehicles along the long Choibalson-Lubey-Solun highway. During the period from August 1 to September 15, 1945, the cavalier refueled 353 tons of fuel and 20.5 tons of oil, as a result of which the vehicles of his platoon covered 138,000 km.
More information on Lt.. Andreev can be read here
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