Soviet Russian USSR Medal Order of the Red Star, SPECIAL MISSIONS, MoD engineer

  
Soviet Russian USSR Medal Order of the Red Star #1,367,784, with research, awarded to. Engineer Lieutenant-Colonel Sergey Leontevich Draganchul. A staff officer of the 4th Air Army and later. Senior Officer of the 5th Main Directorate of the Ministry of Defense. During offensives in Belorussia, Poland, and Prussia, Draganchul carried out special missions from Command to ascertain the supply status of the army's forward airfields. The accurate information he provided allowed Command to make important decisions, and the assistance he rendered to the units he inspected improved their combat readiness. Draganchul's Red Star citation was signed by the army's deputy commander, Lieutenant-General Korotaev.

At the time of awarding, Draganchul was a Senior Lieutenant. After the war, Draganchul rose to the rank of Engineer Lieutenant-Colonel. The 5th Main Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, in which he served, was responsible for development of anti-aircraft systems.

Condition excellent, as seen in the images! Ble on the 5 o'clock ray.

Winner will be provided with full archival research (8 pages including Award Record Card, citation, and awarding decree) in electronic format in color and unredacted, as well as an. Archival portrait of Draganchul wearing his Red Star. Professional English translations of the Award Record Card and Red Star Citation available if requested before receipt of item. I will answer all coherent, respectful inquiries to the best of my ability. Please see my other listings. Lots of excellent Soviet medals!

Many additional high quality pieces available that are not yet listed. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Russia\Medals, Pins & Ribbons". The seller is "afredda" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

1. Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
2. Type: Medal
3. Featured Refinements: USSR Order