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Soviet Russian USSR Medal Order of the Red Star Researched TANK DRIVER wounds

$ 66

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Type: Medal
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Featured Refinements: USSR Order
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
  • Condition: Used

    Description

    Soviet Russian USSR Medal Order of the Red Star in the 3.5 million serial number range,
    with research
    , awarded to
    Starshina Ivan Teploukhov
    in 1959
    for
    wounds suffered as a tank driver in 1943
    while serving in the 5th Guards Tank Corps. Possibly wounded during the Kiev offensive. Teploukhov had served in the Red Army since 1938.
    Watch the Russian film
    White Tiger
    for a taste of the horrors faced by tank drivers.
    Condition as seen in the images! Original screw disc included. The Red Star’s serial number matches the archival documents, obviously.
    Winner will be provided with full archival research (2 pages – Award Record Card) in original unredacted color in electronic format.
    Professional English translation
    of the Award Record Card is available if requested before receipt of item.
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    Please see my other listings. Lots of excellent Soviet medals! Thank you!