Description

Researched Soviet Order of the Red Banner #259433

Awarded to Major Mikhail Timofeevich Korzun (Михаил Тимофеевич Корзун)

For productive and well organised political work at the SovInformBureau which largely contributed to the crossing of the Oder river and defeat of the enemy on the western bank by the Regiment

Made of solid silver and enamels. Measures 45.23 mm in height, 37.19 mm in width and it weighs 26.2 grams without its suspension. The serial number and curved mint mark are located at the 6 o’clock position of its reverse.

In nice condition with light to medium wear to the silver base. The details are mostly visible and the red enamels are generally well preserved but show a small chip on the top left and on the 6 o’clock ray of the center star. The white enamel is all present and problem free and its connection ring has been cut. The order comes with a post war aluminium suspension.

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

“He has been serving in the division since the day of its formation, i.e. January 1942. He participated in all the combat engagements conducted by the division. The regiment was bestowed with order “Red Banner” for its latest successful combat engagements for forced crossing of the Oder river and defeat of the enemy on the western bank. For these achievements, the regiment troops received gratitudes from the Commander in Chief comrade STALIN.

The regiment successes were largely founded in comrade KUZMIN’s productive and well organised political work during the combat period.

The SovInformBureau information bulletins where promptly distributed among the troops, the heroes were promptly recommended for awards and their feats descriptions were popularised.

For his long participation in Patriotic war and his productive work in the struggle against the German Fascist invaders, he deserves state award order “RED BANNER”.”

The full research can be read below:

– register card

– citation

More info on Major Korzun can also be found here

Two images of Major Korzun were found online which can be found in the picture gallery. Also in the picture gallery is a map of the 200th Rifle Division of April 1945 and of the 650th Artillery Regiment, 200th Rifle Division

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