06-14-2016, 01:28 AM
The Combat Service Medal is likely for long service, but a long service Red Star would have to be for 15 years--which IMO is less likely in this case. Given the 1953 photo, it would mean this officer had started his military career in 1938. Not impossible, but I think he would have then accrued more orders during the war. No way to know for sure.. I am also not convinced on his military unit, the stamp and the writing are hard to read--and he isn't wearing a guards' badge. Thanks for looking into it!
