Original Soviet WWII Order of the Red Star (1561567) for Lieutenant Stepan Shinkarenko - One of First to Cross Oder River - Awarded for Actions in Berlin Category_Fusee Spring & Cover as in general they were

as in general they were only able to be acquired post war during the occupation

This is a very rare late WW2 "last ditch" issue Japanese Model 30 Arisaka rifle bayonet with straight cross guard

Length varies: Generally around 3 inches long

indicating manufacture by Alexander Coppel & Co

A chapeau bras is a type of hat made to be compressed and carried under the arm without injury

Original Soviet WWII Order of the Red Star (1561567) for Lieutenant Stepan Shinkarenko - One of First to Cross Oder River - Awarded for Actions in Berlin Category_Fusee Spring & Cover as in general they wereOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of the Soviet Order of the Red Star. The enamel work is still completely intact and all details are still crisp making this a wonderful offering! The Order of the Red Star was a military decoration of the Soviet Union. It was established by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of 6 April 1930 but its statute was only defined in decree of the Presidium of the Supreme