Russia, Soviet Union. An Artillery Officer's Award Group Newly Listed 1919 Sorge was discharged on

1919 Sorge was discharged on his own request

Letter to His Mother (dated July 8

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When he enlisted at the Recruit Depot in Plymouth on February 26

Russia, Soviet Union. An Artillery Officer's Award Group Newly Listed 1919 Sorge was discharged onOrder of the Patriotic War, 1st Class, Type 2 (in gold and silver with red and white enamels, gold hammer and sickle insignia, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "193590" on the reverse, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 45. 3 mm (h), screwback); Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class, Type 2 (in silver with red and white enamels, gold hammer and sickle insignia, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "233250" on the reverse, measuring 45 mm (w)