Description
Order of the Red Star #1777808
Awarded to Pilot in the 849th Ground-Attack Regiment, Jr. Lieutenant Nikolai Yakovlevich Matveyev (Николай Яковлевич Матвеев)
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 48.12 mm in width, 46.21 mm in height and weighs 31.9 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 nice condition with medium overall wear and with a fair amount of details still visible on the center medallion. The enamels are problem free with some contact marks and dings only. There have been no repairs and the screw has not been shortened. It comes with its time period and well fitted screwplate.
The translation of the record card can be read here
More information on Lt. Matveyev can be found here
Two pictures of Lt. Matveyev were found online. One of the shows his Order of the Red Star; his only numbered award
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