Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria to include a Fine Collection of Napoleonic Medals

A U.S.S.R. group of seven awarded to Ivan Melnik

Order of Glory, 3rd Class, silver and enamel, reverse inscribed, ‘563127’; Order of the Red Star (2) 2nd type, silver and enamel, reverse inscribed, ‘2011664’, screw-backed; another, reverse inscribed, ‘3042670’, screw-backed; Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd type, 2nd Class, silver, gold and enamel, reverse inscribed, ‘746611’, screw-backed; Medal for Bravery (2) 2nd type, reverse impressed, ‘1111985’; another, reverse impressed, ‘1362916’; Medal for Combat Service, reverse impressed, ‘1691020’, first and last three mounted Russian style, very fine and better (7) £180-220

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Donald G. Mellen Collection.

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With recipient’s award booklet, bearing his photograph, confirming the above decorations. Additionally awarded a further Order of Glory 3rd Class (No. 566398) - this not with lot.