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High Scoring Russian Ace
GNIDO, Piotr Andreevich. Fighter pilot, U.S.S.R. Flew 412 operational flights. Ace, credited with 34 victories along with 7 in a group. He was shot down 7 times. Hero of the U.S.S.R. (1943), Recipient of the Lenin Order, 4X order of the Red Standart, 3X Order of the Red Star, 2X Order of the Patriotic War, Order of A. Nevsky and the Czechoslovakian War Cross. Photograph, B&W, 3.5”X5”, head & shoulders pose in uniform wearing a chest full of medals. Boldly signed on the lower white margin. In fine condition.................................SOLD
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