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Sale 95
Lot 2597
Documented and Researched Group of Colonel-General Kozhukhov L.I. Colonel-General of Artillery Kozhukhov Leonid Iustinovich was a high ranking career officer. Born in 1903, and only having an elementary education, he joined the Red Army in 1919, fought in the Civil War against Denikin and Makhno, and served continuously until the Great Purges of 1937-1938 almost ended his distinguished career. In June 1938 he was arrested, discharged from RKKA, and was kept under NKVD watch for 2 years. Luckily for him, the case against him was closed, and in 1940 he was admitted back to RKKA, all charges against him dropped, all awards/ranks returned. By the beginning of war, Kozhukhov was serving as Commander of the 423rd artillery company, 158th Rifle Division. During WWII, general Kozhukhov distinguished himself numerous times, reached the rank of Major-General, and by the end of the war occupied a position of Commander of the 10th Artillery Corps. Retired as Colonel-General in 1961. Died in 1974. Group comes with: • Order of Kutuzov II Class #1616 (w/Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel, 9 out of 10 condition). • Order of Lenin #24481 (w/Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel, 8 out of 10 condition). • Order of the Red Banner #18588 (official REISSUE for screwback type). • Order of the Red Banner 4th Award #333 (w/Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel, 9 out of 10 condition). • Order of the Red Banner 6th Award #65 (w/Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel, 99% condition). • Orders Book (contains photo), listing all of the above awards (plus several other decorations, which are missing). • Copies of complete Personal File from the Central Archive of the Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation, containing all award cards, military records, citations, attestations, etc. Main paperwork includes English translation. Extremely rare and highly important group. Condition: Red Banner ‘reissue’ is in flawless condition, the rest of items have very high condition ratings, as specified in their corresponding Certificates of Authenticity. Estimate $50,000UP
Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel for Order of Kutuzov II Class #1616. Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel for Order of Lenin #24481. Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel for Order of Red Banner 4th Award #333. Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel for Order of Red Banner 6th Award #65.
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