Lot 3062
Kolyadin Victor Ivanovich (1922 â€" 2008), was a career Red Army pilot. Started in mid-1930â€s, was able to graduate from military pilot school in June 1941 (!). Immediately engaged in the front against German aggression. Flew on several types of aircraft, also served as instructor-pilot for some time in 1943. During WWII, distinguished himself in 685 missions, where he was able to score 15 personal victories. By decree of June 29, 1945, he was bestowed with the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. Participated in Korean War of 1950-1955, where he was able to make about 40 missions, in which he had 20 dog fights, with 5 personal kills as a final score. Real fighter pilot ace, with confirmed score of 20 personal victories over the 2 wars. In 1961, graduated from the famous Military Academy of General Staff. Commander of an Air Force division, then deputy commander of 4th Air Army Anti-Aircraft Defense, etc. Retired in 1973. Died on November 6, 2008.Group comes with: Order of Lenin #51360. Awarded with the Hero Star. Order of Lenin #195100. Order of the Red Banner #31941. Official â€DUPLICATE†Award, with small stamped serial numbers and â€Dâ€, apparent reissue for the screwback type. Order of the Red Banner #124454. Official â€DUPLICATE†Award, with small stamped serial numbers and â€Dâ€. Order of the Red Banner #135558. Official â€DUPLICATE†Award, with small stamped serial numbers and â€Dâ€. Order of the Red Banner 4th Award #1389. Order of the Red Banner 5th Award #203. Order of the Red Banner 6th Award #16. Order of Red Star #3171382. Large Certificate (Gramota) for the Hero of the Soviet Union title. Orderâ€s Book, listing all of his awards. Honorary Military Pilot of the USSR badge with corresponding Large Certificate (Gramota).Xerox copies of the official Award Card and citations from Russian archives (some with English translations). 3 large color photographs of the veteran, wearing all his decorations. Custom 75th anniversary birthday card to general Kolyadin from Red Banner Black Sea fleet. Estimated Value $90,000 - UP
Condition: Pristine condition on all orders, excellent enamels throughout. Beautiful and extremely rare set of 6 Red Banners.
Ex "The New York Sale" 56, January 13, 2022, lot 2137.
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