Description
Documented group of two Orders of the Red Star, Medal for Bravery and more
Awarded to T-55 tank commander, Senior Lt. Georgy Ivanovich Kudinov (Георгий Иванович Кудинов)
For destroying a lot of manpower and equipment and the rescue of wounded soldiers out of a combat zone
The group consists of the following items:
Order of the Red Star #3664580
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 48.19 mm in width, 45.92 mm in height and weighs 30.4 grams without its screwplate.
In pristine condition with all details crisp. The red enamel is flawless without any dings or scratches. The reverse shows a beautiful toning toning to the silver and its screw has not been shortened. The order comes with its time period and well fitted nut.
Order of the Red Star #3729633
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 48.16 mm in width, 46.17 mm in height and weighs 30.0 gram without its screwplate.
This Red Star is in equally great condition as the impervious one with identical toning to the silver.
Medal for Bravery
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 37.08 mm in width, 42.03 mm in height and weighs 28.0 gram without its suspension.
In superb condition with all details crisp and light overall wear. All of the red enamels are still present without chipping or repairs. The brass suspension is time period to the medal and its connection ring has been cut.
Medal for Impeccable Service 3rd class
Made of gold plated brass. Measures 32.14 mm in diameter; 37.14 mm in height and weighs 14.4 gram without its suspension.
In excellent condition with most gold plating still present.
Medal from the Grateful Afghan People
Made of gold plated brass. Measures 32.12 mm in diameter; 37.03 mm in height and weighs 16.0 gram without its suspension.
In excellent condition with much gold plating present and all perfect black, green and red lacquer..
Award documents
The group is accompanied by an order booklet mentioning both Red Stars, a medal booklet mentioning the Medal for Bravery, a document for the Medal for Impeccable Service, one for the Grateful Afghan People Medal and for two Jubilee Medals.
Short translations of the research:
Order of the Red Star #3729633:
He has served in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan since November 1981.
During his service in the regiment as a commander of a tank platoon, Senior Lieutenant Georgy Ivanovich KUDINOV proved himself on the positive side. A competent, enterprising, courageous officer. He repeatedly participated in combat operations to destroy rebel bands.
So, from November 10 to November 22, 1982, the platoon commanded by senior lieutenant Georgy Ivanovich KUDINOV, was in the movement support detachment of the 345th separate airborne regiment and performed a task in the area of the settlement of Anava, Panjshir Gorge. During the execution of a combat mission, on November 17, 1982, the traffic support detachment ran into an ambush of rebels. Senior lieutenant Georgy Ivanovich KUDINOV quickly destroyed a DShK and its crew with the fire of his platoon and his tank, thereby ensuring the combat mission of the airborne battalion without loss of personnel and military equipment.
On December 19, 1982, in the area of the settlement of Tajikan, he skillfully and competently commanding his platoon, destroyed the crew of enemy grenade launchers and 6 firing points.
CONCLUSION: For courage and bravery shown in the performance of military and international duty, he is worthy of being awarded the Order of the “RED STAR”.
Medal for Bravery:
Service in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan has been going on since November 1981.
During the course of his service, he proved himself only on the positive side. A courageous, competent, proactive officer. He repeatedly participated in raid operations to destroy rebel bands. He honorably fulfills his military and international duty.
On May 16, 1982, during a military operation in the area of the settlement of Ulusvali, it was necessary to urgently evacuate wounded. This task was assigned to senior lieutenant Georgy Ivanovich KUDINOV. When advancing to the battlefield, the tank was subjected to intense fire from the rebels, who did not allow the sappers to inspect the road. As a result, the tank was blown up by a mine. Not at a loss in a difficult situation, Senior Lieutenant Georgy Ivanovich KUDINOV organized the defense and restoration of the chassis of the tank. Tank fire destroyed 4 enemy firing points. After the restoration of the tank, the crew arrived at the indicated place and evacuated the wounded. Thanks to the skillful and proactive actions of Senior Lieutenant Georgy Ivanovich KUDINOV, the task was completed.
CONCLUSION: For courage and bravery shown in the performance of military and international duty, he is worthy of being awarded the Order of the “RED STAR”.
Order of the Red Star #3664580:
Issued for testing new tank equipment in Afghanistan.
A truly unique set with historically significant research. Rare as such
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