Description
Order of Kutuzov 3rd class #1319
Awarded to Major Ivan Nikolaevich Matveev (Иван Николаевич Матвеев)
Made of solid silver. Measures 42.13 mm in width, 44.04 in height and weighs 27.2 grams without its screwplate. The serial number and the mint mark Monetni Dvor are located on the bottom of its reverse.The minimum known serial number for this variation is 505 and the maximum 7969.
In nice condition, with most details visible and moderate wear to the raised areas such as Kutuzov’s bust. Both sides show a medium silver patina and relatively few dings and scratches. The long screw (typical for these orders) has not been shortened, and there are no repairs. The order comes with its period silver screwplate.
Unfortunately, the citation could not be found; however, the decree is available:
ORDER
To the troops of the 2nd Ukrainian Front
(personnel)
No. 0118/n
May 1945
Field Army
SECRET
On behalf of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, for exemplary fulfillment of combat assignments of the Command during operations against the German invaders and for the valor and courage shown in doing so, the following are AWARDED:
Order of Kutuzov, 3rd Class
6. Major Matveev, Ivan Nikolayevich — Assistant to the Chief of the Operations Department of the Operations Directorate of the Staff of the 2nd Ukrainian Front.
The translation of the register card can be read here
More information on Major Matveev can be found here
We found two images of Major Matveev online. One shows him wearing his Order of Kutuzov 3rd class.
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