Soviet Order of the Red Star Researched Guards Mechanized Mortarman/Sapper

  

Soviet Russian USSR medal Order of the Red Star serial number 1579953, awarded in 1945 to Private Pyotr Fedorovich Rakitsky, a mortarman and sapper who was serving in the 31st Guards Mechanized Brigade at the time he received this Red Star. Previously he had been awarded a Bravery Medal for placing anti-tank and anti-personnel mines that were credited with blowing up 2 German tanks , 1 truck with ammunition, and up to a platoon of infantry. The Citation for this Red Star does not appear to be freely available and may not be available at all.

However, there can be no doubt that it was a strong combat citation. Condition is good, as seen in the images! The serial number of the award is authentic and matches the serial number shown in the archival documents.

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