DS as president, one page, 8 x 10.25, no date. President Truman awards Lieutenant Colonel Alexandr Alexandrovich Vassiliev the Legion of Merit for “meritorious service in connection with military operations against the common enemy from 1 to 6 May 1945 while commanding Russian forces with which a meeting was effected by elements of the 11th United States Armored Division in the vicinity of Linz, Austria.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the Legion of Merit certificate issued to Vassiliev, dated May 22, 1946, signed by the secretary of war and the adjutant general. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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