Description

Soviet Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class #18032

Awarded to Sr. Lt. Joseph Stepanovich Kazakov (Иосиф Степанович Казаков)

For destroying tens of thousands of tons of cargo when sailing from Vladivostok in the S-55 submarine

Recommended for the Order of the Red Banner

Made of solid silver and gold. The medal measures 43.45 mm in width, 47.90 mm in height including the eyelet and it weighs 27.6 gram without its suspension. The suspension measures 32.36 mm in width at its widest point and 21.31 mm in height at its narrowest part (without eyelet). The minimum known number of this variation is 12655 and the maximum known number is 32653.

This order is in a nice, worn condition. Its details are all crisp and even the higher laying parts like the hammer and sickle show light to medium wear only. The white enamels are problem free and without repairs. The red enamels are mostly present and original but 2 of the 5 arms are repaired (12 and 5 o’clock rays). The reverse shows less wear with beautiful details and medium dark patina. The suspension and screwplate belong to the order and are original but the rectangular plate holding the ribbon is missing. Its connection ring has not been cut.

Hard to find to a submariner!

Brief excerpts of the achievements:

“He is the participant of the submarine campaign «Vladivostok – Polyarnoe» 2 times and 1 military campaign during that submarine destroyed 2 big (12000 t. lifting weight) transport watercrafts, and successful finished special mission.

After awarding took part in another 2 military campaign during that time submarine eliminated another 3 transport watercrafts (32000 t. lifting weight) and one was damaged (4000 t. lifting weight), and successful finished special mission. ( Patriotic War 2 class )

Also the American soldiers who saw the submarine near USA coast line noted talent and professionalism of the submarine`s commander. ”

More info on Lt. Kazakov can be found here

Historical reference to Kazakov and the S-55 submarine can be found here (p3), here and here

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