Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for the Capture of Koenigsberg 1945 Province of China He was promoted to Generalleutnant

He was promoted to Generalleutnant (lieutenant general) in April of 1940

in their cardboard shipping container

on an original neck ribbon with reinforced button holes on either end

then admitted to Norfolk War Hospital

On the inside of the cover there are two photos

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal for the Capture of Koenigsberg 1945 Province of China He was promoted to Generalleutnant( ). Instituted in 1945. In brass, measuring 32 mm x 37. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided magnetic metal suspension with pinback, oxidation spotting and surface wear evident on both sides, fine. Footnote: The Medal for the Capture of Koenigsberg was instituted on June 9, 1945 and was awarded to those involved in the capture of Koenigsburg, which occurred from January 23 to April 10, 1945.