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"For producing rations supplying Allied troops during World War II, he was awarded a Gold Star order of excellence from the United States War Department.[6] He also made cuisine for the Russian Army and was awarded the Order of Lenin for outstanding service to Russia from a civilian during wartime.[citation needed] However, with the advent of the Cold War, he was unable to acknowledge the award."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ettore_Boiardi

AH Challenges:

(1) Competitors learn about the Order of Lenin and use it to drive Chef Boyardee out of business during the Cold War.

(2) Or alternately, a 1950's US where he can actually boast of the award...
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