Description
Order of the Red Star #1364622
Awarded to Jr. Lieutenant Alexander Ivanovich Kudryavtsev (Александр Иванович Кудрявцев)
For fighting in the Baltic region and near Działdowo in East Prussia, where he led an assault, was wounded, and eliminated up to 75 enemy troops with his hisplatoon
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 47.63 mm in width, 46.25 mm in height and weighs 31.0 grams without its screwplate. The serial number is located at the 6 o’clock position and the mint mark on the 12 o’clock position of its reverse.
In a nice, about average condition with medium overall wear. The enamels are problem free without repairs or chipping and show some dings and scratches only. The order comes with its time period and well fitted screwplate and its screw has not been shortened.
Brief and specific description of the personal feat or merits:
Jr. Lieutenant KUDRYAVTSEV has participated in the Patriotic war since 05 September 1944 on 1 Baltic, 3 Belorussian, and 2 Belorussian fronts. He has been serving in the role of a submachine-gunners platoon commander since 05 September 1944. He participated in the combat operations conducted by the submachine-gunners battalion in the Baltic region in 1944 and in the Eastern Prussia near the town Dzia³dowo. In the battle for town Dzia³dowo, comrade KUDRYAVTSEV bravely lead his platoon into an assault and sustained a wound. In these combat engagements, his platoon eliminated up to 75 enemy troops. He deserves state award order “RED STAR”.
The full translation of the citation can be read here
More information on Lt. Kudryavtsev can be found here
Also included in the picture gallery are a scan of a picture of Lt. Kudryavtsev wearing his Red Star,
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