Temporary ID to Nikolai Astafyev (Николай Родионович Астафьев), Chief Political Officer & Deputy Commander of a Rifle Battalion of the 25th Rifle Division, 1943.
Single page 8" x 5 ½", front and verso. Bears the stationary stamp of the 78th Guards Rifle Regiment dated 21 May 1943. The ID was issued to captain Nikolai Astafyev certifying the fact of his active military service in the post of deputy commander and chief political officer of the 3rd Rifle Battalion of the 78th Guards Rifle Regiment of the 25th Guards Rifle Division. The ID was valid until 31 December 1943. The ID bears the seal of the 78th Rifle Regiment and is hand-signed by its commander and chief of staff.
The verso has three entries. In chronological order: vaccination done on 28 May 1943; promotion to the rank of Major on 4 July 1943; and permission to carry a firearm given on 30 October 1943.
In very good condition. The paper is rather low-quality and pulpy but thick enough to be still well preserved, in part with the help of tape repairs on the verso. The bottom edge shows mild fraying, not reaching the signatures or seals.
Please note that the medal in our photo is for size reference.
Item# 42596
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