Description

Soviet Order of the Patriotic War 1st class #56648

Awarded to Guards Major Ivan Fyodorovich Matyushkin (Иван Федорович Матюшкин)

Recommended for the Order of Kutuzov 3rd class

Made of solid gold, silver and enamels. Measures 44.92 mm in height and 42.69 mm in width. It weighs 29.65 gram. The serial number is located at the 6 o’clock position and the mint mark Monetni Dvor is located at the 12 o’clock position of its reverse.

This original order of the Patriotic War 1st class is in great condition. The details are crisp and the enamel shows only some small scratches. Its screwpate is time period and the screw has not been shortened.

Brief, concrete description of his feat of arms or achievements:

“During the fierce offensive operations between May 7, 1944 and May 12, 1944 comrade Matyushkin showed himself an exceptionally bold and decisive staff officer who is full of initiative and capable of organizing staff work in any and all combat conditions. Regardless of any difficulties and the combat situation, comrade Matyushkin went without any sleep or rest to supervise the staff work.

Owing to comrade Matyushkin’s painstaking efforts, the staff informed its parent staff in a timely manner.

Despite heavy enemy artillery, mortar, rifle, and machine-gun fire comrade Matyushkin personally reviewed the front line and ascertained the situation.

He deserves the Order of Kutuzov, 3rd Class.”

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