An original WWII Soviet Order of the Red Star here, displays nicely but shows obvious damage to the enamel of the 9 o'clock arm. Clear serial number (1,303,529) on the reverse. This Order has been researched, and was awarded to Maj. Ivan Dmitrievich Rubtsov in 1944, in recognition of his skullful command of a vechicle repair platoon in field conditions. Rubtsov is also recognized for training qualified people from nothing, and carrying out work that was impossible before the war even in well organized repair shops. This Order of the Red Star is visible in Rubstov's service portrait.
Buyer will be provided with relevant archival scans (16) and service portraits (1) via email. This Order does not come with translated documents.
The Order of the Red Star was awarded to soldiers of the Soviet Army, Navy, border and internal security forces, employees of the State Security Committee of the USSR, as well as NCOs and officers of the bodies of internal affairs; to units, warships, associations, enterprises, institutions and organizations; as well as to military personnel of foreign countries:
for personal courage and bravery in battle, for the excellent organization and leadership in combat that contributed to the success of our troops;
for successful operations of military units and formations which resulted in the enemy suffering considerable casualties or damage;
for outstanding service in ensuring public safety and the security of the State Border of the USSR;
for courage and valour displayed during the performance of military duties, or, in circumstances involving a risk to life;
for exemplary performance of special command tasks and other outstanding deeds committed in peacetime;
for great contribution in maintaining the high combat readiness of troops, excellent performance in combat and political training, in the mastery of new combat equipment and other services associated with strengthening the defensive might of the USSR;
for merit in the development of military science and technologies used in training of the Armed Forces of the USSR;
for merit in strengthening the defence capabilities of the socialist community.
