Description
Group of two Orders of the Red Star
Awarded to deputy commander for political work Nikolay Ivanovich Pesegov (Николай Иванович Песегов)
For participating in the combat of the Japanese samurais and personally setting an example during the repelling of the enemy counter-attacks
Order of the Red Star ##1782662
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 48.07 mm in width, 46.62 mm in height and weighs 31.1 gram without its screwplate. The mint mark is located above, and the serial number underneath the screw post.
The order is in excellent condition with light wear on the centre medallion only and few dings and scratches to the silver. The enamels are beautiful and without repairs. The well fitted screwplate is time period to the order and the screw has not been shortened.
Order of the Red Star #3278108
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 47.88 mm in width, 45.81 mm in height and weighs 30.4 gram without its screwplate. The mint mark is located above, and the serial number underneath the screw post.
The order is in sublime condition with stunning enamels. The higher laying parts on its obverse show virtually no wear and its details are crisp. The well fitted screwplate is time period to the order and the screw has not been shortened.
3 Medal Bars
With the orders 3 original medal bars are included portraying the two Red Stars above together with several medals. They are in excellent condition with their stickpins fully functional.
Short translation of the citation for Red Star #1782662
Decree #020 on 25.09.1945 by 36 Army
Deputy commander for political work of he training rifle battalion, 94 rifle division.
Participated in the combat operation against the Japanese samurais since 09.09.1945.
He efficiently and correctly organised the party-political work, which ensured high political moral among the battalion troops during the combat. He personally was an example during the repelling of the enemy counter-attacks.
Conclusion: He deserves to be bestowed with order “RED STAR”.
Signed by commander of he separate training rifle battalion of 94 rifle division
Captain VOLKOV
20 August 1945
The translation of the record card can be read here
More information on Pesegov can be found here
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