Description
Order of the Patriotic War 1st class #217068
Awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Kalman Itskovich Nizker (Калман Ицкович Низкер)
For military actions in Japan, where he conducted extensive work in training medical personnel and preparing the medical facilities for combat readiness. During combat operations, he quickly set up hospitals and organized timely treatment and evacuation of the wounded from the battlefield
Made of solid gold, silver and enamels. Measures 45.63 mm in height, 43.35 mm in width and weighs 30.0 grams without its screwplate. The serial number is located at the 6 o’clock position and the mint mark Monetni Dvor is located at the 12 o’clock position of its reverse.
In decent overall condition with most details still perfectly visible and light wear to the gold base. The red and white enamels are free from repairs but show a superficial chip on the 3 o’clock ray of the red star and several contact marks. its reverse is in excellent condition with crisp details and a nice light patina. The order comes with it well fitted screwpate and its screw has not been shortened.
Brief description of his feat of arms or achievements:
A disciplined and well-trained officer. During the preparation for military actions in Japan, he conducted extensive work in training medical personnel and preparing the medical facilities for combat readiness.
During combat operations, he quickly set up hospitals and organized timely treatment and evacuation of the wounded from the battlefield.
He is deserving of the government award, the “Order of the Patriotic War, 1st Class.”
Head of the Medical Service of the 16th Army
Colonel I.D. Mironov
Date: September 1, 1945
Commander:
(Signature)
More information on Lt. Col. Nizker can be found here
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