Description
Complete Documented Group of Orders of the Patriotic War and Red Star + Medals
Awarded to Captain Fedor Ivanovich Srybny (Федор Иванович Срыбный)
For outstanding organization and leadership as head of a field bakery, ensuring uninterrupted supply of quality bread under all conditions, providing nutritional yeast for the sick and wounded, and keeping the division fully rationed even during rapid offensives and the final battles in Germany
Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class #538620
Made of solid silver, gold and enamels. The order weighs 25.3 grams without its screwplate and measures 43.95 mm in width and 45.86 mm in height.
In excellent, well about average condition with all details crisp and a nice patina to the silver on both sides. The red and white enamels are fully present and very well preserved without repairs and chipping. The solid gold hammer and sickle is firmly attached and original and the order comes with its time period screwplate and uncut screwpost.
Order of the Red Star #893468
Made of silver and enamels. The order weighs 31.3 grams without its screwplate and measures 49.86 mm in width and 48.34 mm in height.
In nice, problem free condition with most details visible and light overall wear. The red enamels are well preserved and without repairs but show some small dings and scratches. The order comes with its time period screwplate and its screw is full length.
Medal for Combat Merit #908093
Made of solid silver and red lacquer. The medal weighs 17.4 grams and measures 32.51 mm in width and 37.32 mm in height.
In well above average condition wit a dark patina to the silver on both sides. All of the red lacquer is still present and its details are crisp. Its connection ring has not been cut and there have been no repairs.
Medal for the Defense of Moscow with document
Made of brass. The medal weighs 16.8 grams and measures 32.25 mm in width and 37.57 mm in height.
In nice condition with several dings and scratches but most details still visible. Its connection ring has not been cut.
Its document is in used condition (repaired with tape) but all information is still perfectly readable. It is dated 17 August 1944 and numbered Р(R) 024979.
Order booklet
Its accompanying order booklet is problem free condition with all pages present and firmly attached to the cover. It mentions the 3 numbered awards above alone.
Summary of the citation for the Order of the Patriotic War:
During the Neisse and Berlin operations, Captain Srybny ensured that his bakery continued to operate under the most difficult wartime conditions. Despite repeated relocations and the reorganization of production, he managed to provide full rations to the division every day. His efficient work guaranteed that no unit experienced shortages, even during the final street fighting in Berlin, where supply lines were under constant strain.
Summary of the citation for the Order of the Red Star:
In preparation for the summer offensive, Senior Lieutenant Srybny brought the bakery’s material base to full readiness and maintained it in proper order throughout the campaign. He organized round-the-clock output of bread to meet the army’s daily needs, including rapid delivery during mobile operations. Under his direction, the bakery also produced nutritional yeast for sick and wounded soldiers, improving their diet and recovery. His foresight and strict management ensured that not a single shortage or loss was recorded.
Summary of the citation for the Medal for Combat Merit:
As Chief of the 327th Army Field Bakery, Guards Lt. Srybny consistently improved the bakery’s operations. He maintained equipment in working order, organized timely repairs, and introduced new methods of bread baking suitable for field conditions. Thanks to his initiative and discipline, the troops received uninterrupted supplies of fresh bread of good quality, even during prolonged operations. He displayed both organizational talent and genuine concern for the soldiers’ needs.
More information on Captain Srybny can be found here
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