Truman, Harry S.
Legion of Merit Document Signed as President. One page, Quarto, on White House letterhead, [April, 1946]. Typed document entitled, "Citation For The Legion Of Merit -- Degree of Officer," awarding the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel Petra M. Bordekov, an officer of the Red Army who has:
"...performed outstanding services as commander of a tank brigade of the First White Army. His outstanding leadership inspired all ranks in the accomplishment of great battles against firmly entrenched enemy forces on the Oder River and in offensives west of Berlin. He materially contributed to the ultimate junction of the armed forces of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the United States of America at the Elbe River in Germany. By his outstanding performance of duty over an extended period of time, Colonel Bordekov did much to bring about the defeat of the German Army and reflected great credit upon himself and the Soviet Union.
Harry Truman."
Accompanied by the original ornate Legion of Merit certificate conferring the award, One page, Folio, April 9, 1946, signed by Robert P. Patterson, Truman's Secretary of War.
Very Good. Both of the two documents are considerably soiled.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.
