Soviet Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class #251433

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Soviet Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class #251433

 

Awarded to Guards Lieutenant Nikolaj Grigorevich Kosenko (Николай Григорьевич Косенко)

 

For personally destroying 10 Hitlerites and a machine with ammunition in Yugoslavia

 

 

 

Made of solid silver, gold and enamels. The order weighs 22.9 gram without its screwplate and measures 44.95 mm in width and 47.55 mm in height.

 

This original order of the Patriotic War 2nd class is in nice condition with its details still present. The enamels show numerous dings and scratches but no flaking or repairs. It comes with its original, time period screwplate and its screw is full length.

 

 

Brief description of his feat of arms or achievements:

Lieutenant Kosenko 06-09-1944 with his platoon was the first to attack the Germans in the region of Kladovo, Yugoslavia, creating a strongpoint and he held it until the arrival of other subunits of the company. Skilfully placing the force of the platoon and showing personal courage deflecting four counterattacks of superior enemy force. Lieutenant Kosenko personally destroyed with his gun 10 Hitlerites and with an anti-tank rifle knocked out a machine with ammunition.

 

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