Description
Group of 3 Red Stars #231898, #3370423 & #3543281
Awarded to Fighter Pilot Lieutenant Mikhail Grigorievich Romanenko (Михаил Григорьевич Романенко)
For proving himself a bold and skilled combat pilot. He flew 15 missions escorting attack aircraft, successfully repelling all enemy fighter assaults. On July 30, 1943 [at the Battle of Kursk], he personally shot down a German FW-190 in a fierce air battle. In one mission, upon spotting two FW-190s attacking an IL-2, he fearlessly rushed into the fight. With sharp maneuvers, he outflanked the enemy, and sent one burning German plane crashing to the ground while the other fled
Only apx 1000 Soviets received the Order of the Red Star 3 times
The group consists of the following items:
Order of the Red Star #231898
Made of silver and enamels. The order measures 47.80 mm in width, 46.52 mm in height and weighs 29.7 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. This early variation has a round base ‘heel’ of the screw.
This order is in worn condition with light to medium wear to the raised areas on the silver medallion. The red enamels are without repairs but show substantial loss on the 9 and 5 o’clock rays. Its screw is full length and the well fitted screwplate is original to the order.
Order of the Red Star #3370423
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 45.77 mm in height, 47.65 mm in width and weighs 31.0 grams without its screwplate. The mint mark Monetni Dvor in two lines is located at the top of its reverse and the serial number at the bottom.
In excellent condition with light to medium wear to the raised areas on the silver medallion. The enamels are without repairs and fully present without chips. Both sides show a medium toning to the silver and the order comes with its time period and well fitted screwplate.
Order of the Red Star #3543281
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 46.19 mm in height, 48.26 mm in width and it weighs 31.0 grams without its screwplate. The mint mark Monetni Dvor in two lines is located at the top of its reverse and the serial number at the bottom.
In near mint condition with perfect enamels and crisp details. Both sides show a medium patina to the silver. It comes with its time period screwplate and uncut screw.
Veteran of Military Service ID
In great conditionand contains an original picture of Lt. Romanenko
Citation of the Order of the Red Star #231898
During the war, he proved himself to be a brave and courageous pilot. He completed 15 combat missions escorting attack aircraft, repelling all enemy fighter attacks during air battles, and personally shot down one FW-190 on July 30, 1943. While carrying out a mission to escort attack planes, he spotted two FW-190s attacking one of our IL-2 aircraft.
ROMANENKO immediately launched an attack and repelled the enemy. With skillful maneuvering, he quickly gained an advantageous position and launched a sudden assault on one FW-190, firing two cannon-machine-gun bursts and damaging it. The burning German plane crashed to the ground, while the second aircraft fled. The downing of the enemy plane was confirmed by the attack aircraft crews and ground control personnel.
Conclusion: For demonstrating bravery, courage, and skill in escort missions and air combat with enemy fighters, ROMANENKO was recommended for the government award – the Order of the Red Star.
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