he was the first to break into the elevated enemy positions on the Chemin des Dames on 27/05/1918
3rd Class with Swords - Three-piece construction
of fine quality French manufacture (makers initial on pin but not eligible)
It is an internationally recognized order of knighthood
Mounted on an authentic ribbon
Russia, Soviet Union. A 60 Years Of The Soviet Armed Forces Commemorative Medal Newly Listed he was the first toConstructed of gilded brass, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, obverse depicts raised Soviet soldier with AK 47, missiles, fighter aircraft, and a submarine with dates 1918 1978, reverse depicts central five pointed star with a pebbled finish superimposed on a crossed rifle and sabre, with a hammer and plough in the centre of the star, circumscribed by Cyrillic inscription reading Sixty Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR,