Description
Russian Federation Medal for Bravery #13768
Awarded 1995 to Private Nikolay Mikhailovich Tekunov (Николай Михаилович Тикунов)
For combat distinctions in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945
Made of solid silver and enamels. Measures 34.08 mm in diameter and 2.45 mm in thickness. The height of the medal is 39.08 mm (including the eyelet) and it weighs 23.4 grams without its suspension.
In pristine condition with all details crisp and light overall wear. All of the red enamels are still present without chipping or repairs. The medal comes with an aluminium suspension and its connection ring has not been cut.
This medal was awarded during a ceremony in 1995 for soldiers who were not presented with decorations during the period 1941–1945. The decree reads as follows:
Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of 29 November 1995 No. 1192
On awarding state decorations of the Russian Federation to active participants of the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945
DECREE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
On awarding state decorations
of the Russian Federation to active participants
of the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945
For combat distinctions in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945, to award:
….
the Medal “For Courage”
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in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
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Samsonov Nikolay Vasilyevich
Tikunov Nikolay Mikhaylovich
Khlybov Alexander Vasilyevich
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(source: kremlin.ru)
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