Order of the Red Banner

Awarded to HERO of the Soviet Union Major Alexander Kuzmich Algazin (Александр Кузьмич Алгазин) 

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For 62 night combat sorties, including 6 against enemy industrial sites; for flying in harsh conditions, bravery, training 12 young navigators, and returning from occupied territory after 3 shootdowns

Made of solid silver and enamels. Measures 45.53 mm in height, 37.41 mm in width and it weighs 26.1 grams without its suspension. The serial number and mint mark are located at the 6 o'clock position of its reverse.

In nice overall condition with light to medium wear tot the raised areas like the center and most details still perfectly visible. The white enamel is flawless and the red enamel mostly present apart from a chip on the 3 o'clock ray of the center star. Its connection ring has not been cut and the order comes with its time period double layer steel suspension and old ribbon.


Brief, concrete description of his feat of arms or achievements:

Since July 11, 1941, he has been serving in the active Red Army. During this period, as part of the unit commanded by Hero of the Soviet Union, Guards Major Rumyantsev, he flew 62 combat sorties at night, of which 47 were performed after the last aircraft loss.

He conducted 6 sorties against enemy military-industrial facilities, including attacks on the plants in Tarnów (January 20, 1944), the 40th plant in Germany (April 20, 1944), the 43rd plant in Germany (April 23, 1944), the 37th plant in Germany (April 26, 1944), the 42nd plant in Germany (April 30, 1944), and the 43rd plant in Budapest (May 4, 1944).

Throughout his service, he flew day and night missions in difficult weather conditions. He demonstrated exceptional bravery and courage and provided training to 12 young navigators.

During combat operations, he was shot down three times over occupied territory, yet managed to return to his unit each time.

For successfully completing combat missions assigned by the front command, he is recommended for the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.

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