Ilya Yoffe collection

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn514832
• English
• overall: Height: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)
• Updated 7 months ago

Order of Alexander Nevsky awarded to Ilya Yoffe in recognition of his service in the Soviet Army during World War II. This may be a reissued medal. The Order of Alexander Nevsky was established on July 29, 1942 and bestowed upon commanders of the Soviet army who display courage, bravery, and skillful command in battle. On June 22 Germany invaded the Soviet Union. Ilya Yoffe was an enlisted student at the political military school in Bryansk. After completing his military education in February 1942, he fought on the First Baltic Front from April to May 1943 where he took part in the defense ...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn514833
• English
• 1985
• overall: Height: 2.750 inches (6.985 cm) | Width: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)
• Updated 7 months ago

Defense of Leningrad medal awarded to Ilya Yoffe in 1985, to recognize his service as an officer in the Soviet Army during the 900 day Siege of Leningrad. The medal was awarded to over 1.4 million people. The gilded spire of the Admiralty building is one of Saint Petersburg’s most famous landmarks and is represented on the medal. On June 22,1941, Germany invaded the Soviet Union. Ilya Yoffe was an enlisted student at the political military school in Bryansk. After completing his military education in February 1942, he fought on the First Baltic Front from April to May 1943 where he took par...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn514835
• English
• overall: Height: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Width: 0.875 inches (2.223 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)
• Updated 7 months ago

Russian veteran badge given to Ilya Yoffe in recognition of his service as an officer in the Soviet Army during World War II. The badge may have been given to Ilya as a sign of acknowledgement by a friend or acquaintance. On June 22, 1941, Germany invaded the Soviet Union. Ilya Yoffe was an enlisted student at the political military school in Bryansk. After completing his military education in February 1942, he fought on the First Baltic Front from April to May 1943, where he took part in the defense of Leningrad. In early 1945, he was transferred to the 269th Guard Rifle Regiment of the 88...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn514836
• English
• overall: Height: 2.625 inches (6.668 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)
• Updated 7 months ago

Russian war veteran badge awarded to Ilya Yoffe in recognition of his service as an officer in the Soviet Army during World War II. The badge was instituted March 17, 1970 and was issued to all Soviet veterans for their gallantry and bravery during World War II as well as foreign citizens, veterans, and heads of delegations who visited the Soviet Union to participate in the celebration on May 8, 1970. This badge was issued to over 11 million people. On June 22, 1941, Germany invaded the Soviet Union. Ilya Yoffe was an enlisted student at the political military school in Bryansk. After compl...