Soviet Russian USSR Researched Order of Red Banner #25876

  

Soviet Russian USSR Researched Order of Red Banner. Type 2, "monetny dvor" mintmark. Comes with research (excerpt from awarding book and citation). According to research, awarded to sen. Commander of 1st rifle batallion, 449th rifle regiment.

Apparently, this award was bestowed on comrade Kubasov in 1942 for personal bravery, leading personally into close combat attacks on the enemy, and successfully repelling several counter attacks including 2 psychological ones! Good vintage condition, enamels show chips from wear, but no conversions or restorations. The dark area above screw on reverse may have been residue of crude trench made connecting loop, in order to comply with 1943 wear regulations change, however, the screw was never removed or shortened. Good early war Red Banner for a true combat action.