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Soviet Order of Alexander Nevsky #18438

Awarded to Major and Hero of the Soviet Union Aleksei Dmitriyevich Mishchenko (Алексей Дмитриевич Мищенко)

Commanding officer of the 90th Independent Motorcycle Battalion, 9th Tank Corps

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Made of solid silver and enamels. Measures 51.42 mm in height and 49.93 mm in width. It weighs 41.34 gram. The serial number and the mint mark Monetni Dvor are located at the 6 o’clock position underneath the screw.

This original order of Alexander Nevsky is in perfect condition and shows an amazing patina. None of the higher laying parts on the obverse show any wear and the details are all crisp. The red enamel is absolutely stunning without any dings or scratches. The gold plating on the wreath, sword and arrows is mostly present as is the gilt on the pollaxes. The screw has its full length and it has no repairs. It comes with its time period silver screwplate.

A beautiful piece awarded to a Hero of the Soviet Union. Impossible to upgrade!

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

“Commanding his battalion during the combat operations the Corps conducted between January 14 and 25, 1945, comrade Mishchenko showed himself a bold and strong-willed commander.

All instructions the battalion received pertaining to reconnaissance were executed to the letter. In a timely manner; thus enabling situational awareness, with Corps command receiving timely information about the enemy and his actions.

On the night of January 22 to 23, 1945, a regiment-sized enemy infantry force, supported by tanks and armored personnel carriers, cut off the Corps’ supply lines near Opatówek and broke through to the city of Kalisz. The orders for comrade Mishchenko’s battalion were to take up defensive positions and cover the Corps’ command post. Owing to the battalion’s audacious maneuvers and Mishchenko’s personal leadership; all enemy attacks were fought off and heavy casualties were inflicted upon the enemy.

While conducting battle reconnaissance the battalion inflicted heavy losses upon the enemy in materiel and manpower.

Comrade Mishchenko deserves the Order of the Red Banner.

Chief of staff of the 9th Bobruisk Red Banner Tank Corps
Colonel [signed] /Rabinovich/January 28, 1945

I recommend him for the Order of the Red Banner.

Commanding officer of the 9th Bobruisk Red Banner Tank Corps
Guards Lieutenant General of the Tank Forces [signed] /Kirichenko/January 28, 1945

Awarded the Order of Alexander Nevsky by Order of the Armored and Mechanized Forces of the 1st Belorussian Front nr. 9/N of February 9, 1945.

Senior assistant chief of the Personnel Section of the Armored and Mechanized Forces of the 1st Belorussian Front
Major of the Administrative Service [signed] /Fedin/February 9, 1945”

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