Description

Soviet Order of Alexander Nevsky #37696

Awarded to Lt. Col. Vitaly Alekseevich Bogdan (Виталий Алексеевич Богдан)

Drill officer of 1365th anti-aircraft artillery regiment

Made of solid silver and enamels. It measures 51.26 mm in height, 49.91 mm in width and weighs 41.3 grams. 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 pristine, near mint condition with all details crisp and full gold plating present. Even the higher laying parts on the obverse show no wear and the red enamel is flawless. The dent which can be sheen on the top left of the 12 o’clock ray of the red star is not a result of wear or damage but of a production imperfection. The center medallion has its original proof-like shine and oil like patina to the silver on both sides. The screw has not been shortened and there have been no repairs. The order comes with its time period and well fitted screwplate.

This piece is of the highest quality we have seen in years and possibly best we have handled up to date!

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

“During his service in the Red Army, he grew up in ranks being promoted from a private to a regiment chief drill officer position. In the current positions of chief drill officer, he proved himself to be disciplined and reliable officer.

All his assignments and orders, he executes honourably, reliably, and in time. He dedicated a lot of effort raising his units combat readiness and combat cohesion.

He is dedicated to the cause of LENIN-STALIN party and Socialist Motherland.”

The full translation can be read below:

– register card

– citation

More info about Lt. Col. Bogdan can be found here

Also included in the picture gallery are digital images of Lt. Col. Bogdan -some of them wearing this Order of Nevsky-, a combat diary of the 1365th anti-aircraft artillery regiment in April 1945 and a document showing his signature