Description
Complete Group of Soviet Awards
Awarded to Lt. Colonel Dmitry Sergeevich Kudelkin (Андрей Прокофьевич Коломийцев)
For achieving exceptional results in army financial control, drastically reducing losses, and securing over 7 million rubles in savings for the state and army units, while repeatedly performing duties under enemy air attacks with courage and unwavering dedication
All awards in the register cards are present iin this lot
This group of Soviet awards consists of the following items:
Order of the Red Banner #454750
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 44.76 mm in height, 36.43 mm in width and it weighs 25.2 grams. The mint mark Monetni Dvor and the serial number are located at the bottom of its reverse.
This order is in superb condition with crisp details and an appealing dark patina to the silver. The beautiful enamels are problem free and without repairs and show no dings and scratches.
Order of the Red Star #1871736
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 46.31 mm in height, 48.13 mm in width and it weighs 28.1 grams without its screwplate. The mint mark Monetni Dvor in two lines is located at the top of its reverse and the serial number at the bottom.
In nice condition with well preserved enamels and medium wear to the raised ares. The order comes with its time period screwplate and its screw has not been shortened.
Order of the Red Star #2917343
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 46.63 mm in height, 48.10 mm in width and it weighs 30.2 grams without its screwplate. The mint mark Monetni Dvor in two lines is located at the top of its reverse and the serial number at the bottom.
In near mint condition with stunning enamels and crisp details. Even the areas like the soldier’s face are perfectly visible. Its screw has not been shortened and its screwplate is time period to the order. Both sides show a nice toning to the silver.
Order of the Patriotic War 1st class #1661454
Made of gold plated silver and enamels. Measures 46.51 mm in height, 45.45 mm in width and it weighs 27.4 grams without its screwplate. The raised mint mark Monetni Dvor in two lines is located at the top of its reverse and the serial number at the bottom.
In problem free condition with well preserved enamels. Its reverse shows a fair amount of the original gold plating . Its screw has not been shortened and its comes with its matching screwplate.
Medal for Bravery #1018551
Made of silver and red lacquer. Measures 42.43 mm in height including its eyelet, 37.48 mm in width and it weighs 26.8 grams without its suspension.
In well above condition with crisp details and all red lacquer still present although covered with some dirt. Its connection ring has not been cut and both sides show an even dark patina.
Medal for Combat Merit #344884
Made of silver and red lacquer. Measures 36.70 mm in height including its eyelet, 32.11 mm in width and it weighs 17.7 gram without its suspension.
In presentable condition with medium wear to the raised areas and several dings and scratches on both sides. The red lacquer is mostly present with minor chipping. Its connection ring has not been cut. Originally this medals was on a rectangular suspension which was replaced by a pentagon shaped one to comply with the new 1943 regulations of wearing Soviet awards.
Medal for Combat Merit #2453939
Made of silver and red lacquer. Measures 37.16 mm in height including its eyelet, 32.09 mm in width and it weighs 20.6 grams without its suspension.
In good overall condition with its details well preserved and several dings and scratches. The red lacquer is mostly present but show some small chips. Its connection ring has not been cut.
Several Campaign Medals for Budapest, Stalingrad and Victory over Germany
All three are in excellent condition with most details visible.
Military ID
In problem free condition with all pages present and an original picture of Col. Kudelkin
Citation for the Order of the Red Star:
While working as deputy head of the department, he provided effective assistance in fulfilling assigned tasks. As a result of the department’s work during the audit in 1944, the following indicators were achieved:
- revision work completed at 125%;
- of the total number of military units inspected, 91% were covered
- participation rate increased from 54.2% in 1943 to 75% in 1944;
- losses in units decreased from 97.9%;
- audit and control reports were submitted on time and of good quality.
By overseeing audits in June, he helped achieve savings for army units over the year and savings for the state of more than 7 million rubles. The quality of revision work significantly improved, as noted in the inspection act of the Front’s Financial Department.
Devoted to the cause of the Party of Lenin-Stalin. Enjoys well-deserved authority.
Conclusion: Worthy of recommendation for a government award – the Order of the Red Star.
Citation for the Medal for Bravery:
While performing his duties, he was repeatedly subjected to enemy air attacks; despite this, he conscientiously carried out the tasks assigned to him. He knows military logistics well and in this field assists the units of the army.
He took an active part in fulfilling a Government assignment to increase deposits and expand cashless settlements, as a result of which the army achieved good results.
He skillfully passed on his extensive experience to officers of the financial service of the army, which contributed to strengthening the financial management of units. He accurately and on time carried out all assignments of the command. Healthy, disciplined. Enjoys well-deserved authority among the personnel of the department.
Conclusion: Deserves presentation for the Government medal “For Bravery”.
Citation for the Medal for Combat Merit:
He performs his service duties precisely and conscientiously, despite frequent changes in troop conditions and working circumstances. Through his practical work in units, he contributes to strengthening the financial management of army units. He has deep knowledge of unit logistics and, through his personal example, demonstrates how to assist unit commanders in their practical work.
He took an active part in fulfilling a Government assignment to expand cashless settlements and deposit operations. In the performance of his service duties, he was repeatedly subjected to enemy air attacks. Disciplined, organized, and demanding of himself and subordinates.
Conclusion: Deserves presentation for the Government award, the medal “For Combat Merit”.
Order of the Patriotic War 1st class:
Registration card of an awardee which records that Dmitry Sergeevich Kudelykin (born 1912, Irkutsk Oblast) was awarded the Order of the Patriotic War, 1st Class by order of the USSR Minister of Defense on 23 February 1985.
It includes the order number, award booklet number, home address (Lviv), and the certifying officer’s signature and stamp.
More information on Col. Kudelkin can be found here
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