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RUSSIAN ORDERS, ORDERS OF THE USSR, Researched Order of Red Banner. Type 4. Award # 237601. 1945 Moscow mint issue. Comes with copies of official research from the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, including award card, citation and decree. Awarded to Colonel Tarasov M.A., commander of the 220th Corps artillery brigade, 88th Corps, by decree of Sept. 30, 1945. Colonel Tarasov was instrumental in organizing a thorough reconnaissance of the Manchurian border, which yielded great results in a quick offensive conducted by the brigade between August 1 and September 8, 1945. Brigade's artillery inflicted heavy losses on the Japanese samurais. The entire border area was captured without much losses to the brigade itself. Originally bestowed for order of Kutuzov 2nd class, but at the very last level downgraded to the order of Red Banner. Полковник Тарасов Максим Акимович - род. 1906г., в Красной Армии с 1928г., член ВКПб с 1931г. В период боевых действий арт. бригады с 1-го авг. по 8-е сент., благодаря хорошо организованной разведке и правильного планирования артогня, удалось нанести большой урон противнику, уничтожить все наземные укрепления и до 2-х рот пехоты, и овладеть пограничным укрепрайоном. Остатки японских самураев в беспорядке бежали в глубь Маньчжурии. Отмечен в приказе т.Сталина. Представлен к ордену Кутузова 2ст., но на последнем этапе утверждений орден заменен на орден Красного Знамени. Scarce researched Red Banner for war against the Japan. Condition: Small enamel chips, not detracting from overall great eye appeal, dark patina

Estimate: $400