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This is all I got no citation text provided, I have to assume there is none. Or no more info could be found. I have sent an email to the researcher for an explantion as I did ask for the citation.

Im am told due to the dates it is most likey for bombing Finland?? Can anyone confirm for me on dates?? Red Banner Mirror Reverse # 14730 Award Card To Kazinsky, Sergy Alekseevich Lieutenant Commander of Unit 44 High speed Bombardier Regiment Approved date for Order of Red Banner 22 July 1941, for fighting fascism. Born in 1914 in Baku, Azerbaijan Party member since 1914 Nationality was Russian Awarded Red Banner 20th of September 1941 in Leningrad Document No 080483 Recommendation Document for Order/medal To Kazinsky, Sergy Alekseevich Lieutenant Head Pilot of 44th High speed Bombardier Regiment of the 55th High Speed Bombardier Brigade For Bravery Dated by the Presidiums of the CCCP 15th January 1940 Signed 7th Army February 1940 #690

One of my First researches of a Politicial Military Deputy Commander Sorry translation is most likley not perfect but close enough. Order of Red Banner # 37094 Order Book No 813422 Major Leigenkov, Semen Ivanovich Born in 1908 Place of Birth: Villiage of Shup in Smolensk Region Member of party since 1932 Education High School Nationality Russian In Red Army from August 1939 till May 1947 Position at time of Award: 972 Artillery Regiment, 113 th Infantry Division Deputy Commander of Artillery Division, for Political Section. Occupation at present time of document: unemployed Address: City of Minsk, Belarus 4th Byelorussia Alley 8-1 AWARDS GIVEN 1. Red Banner #37094 Doc # 124200 Date: 17 September 1942 2. Red Star #1490109 Doc#337776 Date: 28 October 1944 3. OPW 2nd class #127704 Doc#J520155 Date: 3 November 1944 4. Combat Service #2636769 Doc#193657 Date: 6 May 1946 Document signed 14 June 1947 Citation Leigenkov, Semen Ivanovich Head Political Leader Military Party Committee #1 Unit 129OSE / 113SD To be awarded Red Banner For duties in Villages of Boltomdovo, Semenovo, Nazaria, and Matreshno From 13 to 20th of August 1942 Was not wounded or shell shock No other awards given before this one. Recruitment area: Saratovsk City His Address: Saratov. Malosolenniya Street 9 No24 Apartment No1 Award Reason: Comrade Leigenkov was in battle from 13 to 20th of August and displayed his bravery and strength as a fighting man against German occupation. In fighting with villages of Boltomdovo, Semenovo, Nazaria, and Matreshno, his personal example inspired other soldiers to fight. He solves his task with excellence. Six other soldiers without a Commander as he was wounded, under Leigenkov direction held their position for 24hrs under heavy attacks of the fascists. This battalion is one of the best in battle in all of the regiment. Signed by Commander Alehin Signed by Political Military Commissar Dated 27 August 1942 Shevchenko Also noted is Red Star Awarded by General Lieutenant Hozin Dated 31 August 1942 By Order of the Western Front Military Order N 01005 on 17 September 1942

Good to see you here Alexei

Thanks guys I just picked up ser#2324

THanks I have the ability to purchase one so I didn't want to pay to much.

I had the look at one in the armory at the Kremlin, they sure are something to see in real life

I heard some prince in Europe has it.

I take it this is the military archives???

Any ideas on price Ed?

Thanks

Just wondering what is the going price of a Medal of Friendship?

My recent addtion, enamel is poor but price was right.

Nice collection Bob , time top put them on display and get them out of the box!

Fantastic collection, thanks for sharing

Hello Dave I was not trying to make you sound like a story teller. But on ebayer sellers are always coming up with some story that you can't prove is true. I when I was told it was yours, I have no doubt it is true, too bad you have to remove the pin to try to have it researched. Probley more trouble than it is worth.

If it is Daves, then I beleive it is what he was told. But there is no way to prove what he was told, so it adds no value or history. And yes it was done very professionally but why the heck did they do it right over the serial number, they could have done it on an angle and left the serial intact.

Heres one on ebay now: But a I don't think so Serial number conviently soldered over, no way to research it now. Seller Sates on Ebay: This is a really fantastic Soviet Russian order - the Order of the Patriotic War 1st Class! This award purportedly was awarded to a Romanian General by the Soviets in 1945! I cannot guarantee that, but I can tell you that it came from a Romanian medal dealer from Romania, so the story is fairly valid! You'll note that this beauty is in terrific condition, as it was probably only worn on parade and formal occasions! It still has a light gilding to the reverse, rarely ever seen on these awards as it's the first part to be worn off! The wildest thing about this award is that it was very professionally converted from screwback to pinback, obviously by a very experienced and high quality jeweler! The pin and catch both appear to be same quality of gold as the star on the order itself. Definately not some cheezy "field" conversion, but a real, professional conversion for a high-end general who wanted only the best!

Can I see a photo of the backs, what are the serial numbers?

Update there is one for sale on a well known dealer for $1290

not in the display yet, tryinh to make room.

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