Soviet Order of the Red Banner №162636 – Researched to Major Fyodor N. Zasyadko, 1st Gorky Tank School

Original Soviet Order of the Red Banner, serial numbered №162636, complete with original suspension and ribbon. This example is a desirable wartime suspension type (post-1943 issue) and comes with extensive research identifying the recipient.

The order was awarded to Major Fyodor Nikolayevich Zasyadko (Фёдор Николаевич Засядько) by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR dated 3 November 1944, for 25 years of distinguished military service.

Zasyadko was born on 8 February 1900 in Chepel village, Kharkov region, Ukrainian SSR. He entered Red Army service in April 1920, during the Russian Civil War, and belonged to the early generation of long-serving Soviet professional officers.

At the time of this award, he held the rank of Major, later reaching Lieutenant Colonel, and served in the Moscow Military District. He was attached to the prestigious 1st Gorky Tank School, where he served as a senior instructor / lecturer. Officers serving at Soviet tank schools played a vital role during the Great Patriotic War by training armored officers and tank crews for frontline service.

This exact order, serial №162636, is documented in the award research and matches the physical medal offered here.

Research further confirms that Zasyadko was also a recipient of:

• Order of the Red Banner (2x total)
• Order of Lenin
• Medal “For Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945”
• Additional long-service decorations

Included with the medal are research materials / scans of original Soviet award documentation and photo of him (one of the photos was upscaled and colorized with AI) confirming the recipient and award details.

The Order of the Red Banner was among the Soviet Union’s most prestigious military decorations, awarded for bravery, leadership, and distinguished military service. While originally a high combat distinction, from 1944 onward it was also awarded for long and exemplary service. Zasyadko’s award reflects over two decades of service spanning the Civil War and World War II.

A highly desirable researched Soviet award to an identifiable career officer connected to Soviet armored training during World War II.