World War Medals

V R Soviet Order. Fire platoon commander of the 5th battery of the 379th artillery regiment. 01/31/1945 the platoon cleared the enemy from the infantry, storming house after house, destroying 1 machine gun point which was located in a brick building in Steinau. Direct fire from a gun destroyed a German mortar battery. 02/01/1945 the enemy launched a counter-attack and infiltrated our battle formations. The enemy threw hand grenades at the 3rd gun and disabled it. Despite the serious situation, he and his platoon continued to hold the defense for 1.5 hours, which was subsequently repulsed. The Order of the Red Star (Russian:?????????? o???????) was a military decoration of the Soviet Union. It was established by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet. The Order of the Red Star was awarded to soldiers of the Soviet Army, Navy, borderand internal security forces, employees of the State Security Committee of the USSR. As well as NCOs and officers of the bodies of internal affairs; to units, warships, associations, enterprises, institutions and organizations. As well as to military personnel of foreign countries. Pay Pal only Thank you.