Description
Order of Glory 3rd Class #60503
Awarded to Sergeant Sniper Fedor Petrovich Kiselev (Федор Петрович Киселев)
For being wounded and killing four Germans. The citation for the Order of the Red Star he received afterward mentions that he killed a total of 23 enemy soldiers during his sniper missions
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 46.60 mm in width, 48.24 mm in height including its eyelet and it weighs 24.7 grams without its suspension.
This early order is in excellent, above average condition. The enamel is all present and problem free and shows some dings and contact marks only. The raised parts like the clock in the tower and the wreath surrounding it show medium wear. Its connection ring has been cut and the order comes with an old double layer suspension.
Short translation of the research:
Sergeant – sniper Fedor Petrovich Kiselev, a participant in the Patriotic War since 1942. In battles with the German invaders, he was wounded twice, and has four exterminated German soldiers to his credit.
He is worthy of the government award of the Order of Glory, third class.
More information on Sgt. Kiselev can be found here
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