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3115
3115 Documented
Order of the Red Banner of USSR
Regimental Unit Award. Type 2.
Award # 62902.
Silver. Type 2, screwback with “монетный двор” mintmark on reverse. Original
silver nut. Comes with original temporary certificate and original receipt of tempo-
rary certificate confirming this order to be awarded to the 754
th
”Kingisepp” Howitzer
Regiment, by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the USSR. Date
of decree is March 22, 1944. Award number is specified on both documents.
754
th
Regiment first distinguished itself at fierce battles for the defense of
Leningrad in 1942, than throughout the WWII, as part of Leningrads’ front, and
finally at the liberation of the city of Kingisepp (February 1, 1944). Bestowed the
honorary designation of “Kingisepp” Regiment. Last WWII commander was
Colonel Bakanov N.A.
Extremely rare documented UNIT AWARD
and elusive in
private hands.
Condition:
Miniscule chips on red enamel, negligible scratches on white enamel,
all seem to be signs of wear on a regimental banner.
Nice dark patina
$3,000
3116
3116
Order of the Red Banner. Type 3, “REISSUE” for Type 2.
Award # 42268.
Silver, red and white enamels. Type 3, 5-sided suspension. Official replacement for
type 2 “screwback” order.
Scarce
Condition:
Minor enamel chip on one arm of the center star,
excellent otherwise
$ 300