Description
Soviet Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class #544152
Awarded to SMERSH Captain Ivan Yakovlevich Shevchenko (Иван Яковлевич Шевченко)
For constantly fighting among the combat troops while clearing the troops of rogue elements, who infiltrated the ranks. In East Prussia he prevented a number of desertions from the army and arrested suspicious persons among which officials and the personnel of the German intelligence service
Made of solid silver, gold and enamels. The order weighs 26.4 grams without its screwplate and measures 44.61 mm in width and 46.21 mm in height.
In an excellent, above average condition with its details crisp. Its red and white enamels are beautiful without repairs and show some small dings and contact marks only. Both sides show an appealing patina to the silver and the order comes with its time period and well fitted screwplate. Its screw has not been shortened.
An excellent piece with much desired research for a SMERSH officer. Scarce as such
Brief and specific description of the personal feat or merits:
“For the last 2 years, comrade SHEVCHENKO has been working as the senior operative of the counterintelligence department “SMERSH” of 216 rifle “Sivash” Red Banner Suvorov and Kutuzov division and was assigned to 656 artillery regiment. He was among the fighting combat troops all this time and was conducting work for clearing the troops off of rogue elements, who infiltrated our ranks. During the period of preparation for the offensive in the Eastern Prussia, he conducted great deal of work for preventing desertions from the army and detention of suspicious persons. During the battle for Koenigsberg, he detained significant number of the rogue elements, including the officials and the personnel of the German intelligence service.”
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