AllThingsSoviet Wrote:Certainly wouldn't hurt to have research done. That would settle the matter.
I've never heard of an order coming in a box. My wife's grandfather was awarded the red star. I was told that his group was absolutely complete and it did not include a box. A wicked nice touch though!
AllThingsSoviet,
Soviet orders were always awarded in boxes, even during wartime.
Sergeant Ivan Shokotko, anti-tank rifle Squad Commander, 641st Rifle Regiment, 165th Rifle Division, was initially proposed for an Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class on February 28th, 1945, but was instead awarded the Order of the Red Star on April 12th, 1945, which he finally received on December 3rd, 1992.
I can't see a thing.
Maybe you can try tracing the lettering on paper and showing us that?
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