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WWII Soviet Order of the Red Star №17829 with Research / Archival Documents
Offered is an early Soviet Order of the Red Star (Орден Красной Звезды), serial number:
№17829
This listing includes the actual order shown in the photographs together with extensive research and archival material relating to the likely recipient attribution.
Based on serial range analysis, archival records, award records, and supporting documents, research strongly indicates attribution to:
Yakov Afanasyevich Matveev (Яков Афанасьевич Матвеев)
- Born: 1892
- Red Army service beginning 1918
- Civil War veteran
- WWII veteran
- Colonel
- Later promoted to:
Major General of Artillery
Military Career Highlights
Yakov Matveev served in numerous command positions including:
• Commander of artillery of the 3rd Guards Army
• Commander of artillery of 40th Guards Rifle Corps
• Veteran of:
- Russian Civil War
- Great Patriotic War (WWII)
• Wounded multiple times in combat
Known Awards documented in archives
Research located awards including:
• Order of the Red Star
• Order of the Red Banner (multiple)
• Order of Lenin (multiple)
• Medal \"XX Years of RKKA\"
• Medal \"For Victory over Germany\"
Archival documentation included / shown
Research images shown include:
• Soviet award card records
• Award recommendation sheet (Наградной лист)
• Military personnel records
• Service history
• Soviet archival references
• Screenshots from wartime award databases
Award sheet summary
Translated summary from the award recommendation:
Participated in the Great Patriotic War from its first days.
Excellent artillery commander.
Skillfully coordinated artillery operations and effectively supported advancing forces.
Personally demonstrated courage and leadership.
Previously wounded twice.
Physical condition
Please review photographs carefully for your own assessment.
Visible characteristics:
• Original enamel present
• Reverse serial number:
17829
• Normal age and handling wear consistent with period use
No cleaning or restoration has been performed by me.
Important Notes
This listing represents:
- the original order shown
- associated research package
- archival screenshots and supporting material
Research is based on publicly available Soviet military archive sources and serial analysis.
Please perform your own independent research before purchase.
WWII Soviet medal
Russian military award
USSR Order Red Star
Red Star serial number
Soviet officer decoration
Great Patriotic War
Russian WW2 award
Yakov Matveev
Major General artillery
Soviet militaria
Russian order medal
WWII Soviet collectible
