Soviet Russian Order Of Glory 3rd Class #291709

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Soviet Russian Order Of Glory 3rd Class (Орден Славы). The medal was a military decoration of the Soviet Union established by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet on 8 November 1943. It was awarded to soldiers and non-commissioned officers of the Red Army as well as to aviation junior lieutenants, for bravery in the face of the enemy. The medal is engraved on the back with the unique recipient's number #291709. This example has been researched and was awarded to 'URAZUMBETOV ATAKHAN' on 15 March 1945. Fighting for liberation of Soviet Latvia, he exhibited exceptional courage, bravery, and resourcefulness. 23 February 1945 near the settlement Dixbraksi, he fought among the attacking rifle troops of the 2nd rifle battalion. He bravely advanced ahead of the main force and boldly took 2 German POWs and Brough them back to the regiment headquarters. The captured POWs gave valuable information. In a night reconnaissance mission on 25 February 1945 near the settlement Keiri, he eliminated 3 German soldiers by hand-grenades and brought their documents back to the regiment headquarters. Therefore he was awarded with the Order Of Glory 3rd Class.. The medal is complete with its original confectioned ribbon. Nice researched example in good used and worn condition!