Soviet Medal WWII Order of the Red Star STALINGRAD-KURSK "screwpost base" 1943

Description: Soviet Russian USSR WWII medal Order of the Red Star with serial number in the 200-210k range, "screwpost-base" variation, researched, awarded in 1943 to Major Vladimir Mokoshev, Chief Veterinary Officer of the 84th Rifle Division, for the Battle of Stalingrad! The citation for Mokoshev's Red Star praises his actions on the Northwestern Front in September 1941 when he evacuated the divisional veterinary clinic, its staff, and 80 sick horses from enemy encirclement without losses. It goes on to recognize his service during the Battle of Stalingrad, where, as chief veterinary of the division, he took measures to cure and prevent the spread of disease among the division's animals and was able to make many horses well enough to return to service. He was recognized with gratitude certificates three times for his work, including twice for Stalingrad. The Red Army was dependent upon its horses, and Mokoshev's achievements were therefore instrumental to the division's success. The 84th Rifle Division fought on the northern flank of Stalingrad as part of the 66th and 24th Armies, taking part in fierce defensive actions as well as Operation Ring ("Koltso"), the liquidation of German forces encircled in the city. As part of the 53rd Army, the 84th Rifle Division fought at the Battle of Kursk. The recommendation for Mokoshev's Red Star was written just prior to Kursk in June 1943, and the award itself was probably handed out just before to or just after the battle. In 1945, Mokoshev was additionally awarded the Order of the Patriotic War 2nd Class. It should be noted that he was a veteran of the Winter War against Finland. Rare Stalingrad award! Condition is as seen in the images! The condition of the enamel is consistent with wartime damage. The serial number of the award is authentic and matches the serial number shown in the archival documents, obviously! If you require confirmation in advance, please send me a message, and I will gladly provide images. Over time, I have found that redacting award serial numbers in certain listings (particularly of researched awards) has acted a simple and effective filter to sort good customers from troublesome eBay hooligans. 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 (8 pages - including Citation and Award Record Card) in electronic format, unredacted, in color, plus an archival portrait of Mokoshev, also in electronic format. Professional English translation of the Record Card and Citation is available if requested before receipt of item. No returns. All questions in advance. I will answer all coherent, respectful inquiries to the best of my ability. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AVAILABLE only through eBay’s Global Shipping Program (GSP). With this program: once the item is delivered to the address to which eBay directs me to ship, all responsibility for final safe delivery of the item to the buyer becomes eBay’s. I am categorically not responsible for any problems that arise once the item is in eBay’s possession. Note: combined shipping is not available through the GSP. If you wish to combine shipping, you must contact me in advance to make arrangements. Buyers from any country in the exclusion list must always contact me in advance of purchase. I will not accept purchases from buyers with shipping addresses in these countries without advance notice. If you contact me, as I am requesting of you, you will likely find your purchase approved. Shipping will then be through the GSP. Please see my other listings. Lots of excellent Soviet medals! Many additional high quality pieces available that are not yet listed. Please inquire. Thank you!

Price: 675 USD

Location: North Brunswick, New Jersey

End Time: 2025-01-18T08:05:18.000Z

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