Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of Alexander Nevsky, Number 2771 Province of China 55 mm x 57 mm

55 mm x 57 mm

which was delivered to the Chaplain on April 1

the previous owner's name stamped in black ink on the free end paper of the inside front cover

he commanded a specialized ground-attack air unit Fliegerkorps VIII (8th Air Corps)

he proceeded overseas for service with the 49th Infantry Battalion in the French theatre

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of Alexander Nevsky, Number 2771 Province of China 55 mm x 57 mm( ). Instituted July 29, 1942. Type III. Constructed of partially gilded silver with enamels, the obverse consisting of a five pointed star with white enamelled arms, superimposed over a radiant decagon and with a pair of poleaxes piercing the centrepiece, overlaid by a semi circular laurel leaf wreath joined together at the bottom by a shield bearing a hammer and sickle, in turn overlaying a sword, bow, and quiver of arrows, surrounding a central