Description
Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class #142954
Awarded to Guards Lieutenant Alexey Ivanovich Teterkin (Алексей Иванович Тетеркин)
For leading his tank platoon in an attack against an encircled enemy group. Together with his crew he killed up to 100 enemy soldiers and officers and captured 70 more
Krasnokamsk Mint (KMD) production made out of silver, gold and enamels. Measures 45.94 mm in height, 44.51 mm in width and weighs which is 25.3 grams without its screwplate. The serial number and mint mark are located at the bottom of its reverse and a makers mark ‘8’ can be found on the right side of the screwpost. The minimum serial number for this range is minimum known number is 135146 and the maximum is the 169988.
In great overall condition with crisp details and a medium patina to the silver on both sides. The red and white enamels are fully present without repairs and show some dings and scratches; not distracting of the overall appeal of the order. Its reverse is in even better condition than its obverse with some screwplate marking only. The order comes with its time period and well fitted silver nut and its screw has not been shortened.
Brief, concrete description of his feat of arms or achievements:
Comrade Teterin A.I. courageously and skillfully commanded his tank platoon in the battle on February 17, 1944, to eliminate an encircled enemy group in the area northeast of the village of Durnevo.
With a well-coordinated crew, he acted decisively on the battlefield and inflicted significant damage on the enemy. Under the fire of Comrade Teterin’s tank crew, up to 100 enemy soldiers and officers were killed, and together with our infantry, he captured 70 enemy soldiers and officers.
Comrade Teterin is recommended for the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class.
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