Soviet Russian USSR WWII medal Order of the Patriotic War 2nd Class with serial number in the 60-thousand range, scarce “starback” variant , researched, awarded in 1943 to Colonel Grigory Radchenko, Deputy Chief of Signals and Chief of Radio Communications of the Soviet 40th Army, for courage, bravery, and skillfull leadership during the Kursk counteroffensive! The award citation praises Radchenko’s work in organizing radio communications during the Soviet summer counteroffensive following the conclusion of the Wehrmacht’s Operation Citadel. His efforts facilitated command & control of the army’s forces and led to successful operational results. Colonel Radchenko was extremely well decorated, as seen on his portrait, where this Patriotic War 2nd Class is in wear alongside his other awards. Those awards include the Order of Lenin, Order of the Red Banner, Order of the Patriotic War 1st Class, the Honored Radio Operator badge, and what appears to be a Czech War Cross and another foreign medal. Condition is outstanding , as seen in the images! The serial number of the award is authentic and matches the serial number shown in the archival documents. If you require confirmation in advance, please send me a message, and I will gladly provide images. Reasonable, rational collectors who are genuinely interested in the history represented by an award will make the effort to reach out and will quickly find that everything is in order. Winner will be provided with archival research (20 pages – including Citation and Award Record Card) in electronic format, unredacted, in color. Professional English translation of the Record Card and Citation is available if requested before receipt of item. All questions in advance. 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.