Leader of the Soviet Union (1906–1982) from 1964 until his death. DS in Russian, one page both sides, 8 x 12, 1944. Brezhnev promotes Scherbak Ivan Petrovich to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Boldly signed on the reverse by Brezhnev. Expected document wear, uniform toning, and binding holes to left edge, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.