Description
Documented Group of two Orders of the Patriotic War, two Red Stars and Bravery Medal
Awarded to Lt. Colonel Aleksandr Efimovich Kulik (Александр Ефимович Кумик)
For exemplary political leadership and personal courage in combat. Inspired and organized troops during major operations from the Battle of Kursk through Hungary, maintained high morale and Party cohesion, directed artillery actions under heavy enemy fire, helped break fortified German-Romanian defenses near Iași, repelled infantry and tank attacks, and contributed to the crossings of the Dnieper and Danube rivers
Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class #352825
Made of solid silver, gold and enamels. The order weighs 26.2 grams without its screwplate and measures 44.4 mm in width and 47.0 mm in height.
In nice, about average condition with all details crisp and a medium patina to the silver on both sides. The red and white enamels are fully present without repairs but show several dings and scratches. The solid gold hammer and sickle is still firmly attached and original. The order comes with its time period screwplate and its screw is full length.
Order of the Patriotic War 1st class #801279 (1985 jubilee) with order booklet
Made of gold plated silver and enamels. The order weighs 27.7 grams without its screwplate and measures 44.2 mm in width and 46.1 mm in height.
In absolute mint condition with all details crisp and stunning enamels. All of the gold plating is still present and there have been no repairs. The order comes with its time period screwplate and its screw is full length. Its booklet is in pristine condition as well and shows the matching number of the award.
Order of the Red Star #704498
Made of solid silver and enamels. The order weighs 30.7 grams without its screwplate and measures 49.8 mm in width and 47.9 mm in height.
In worn but decent condition with a nice patina on both sides. The raised areas of the order show light to medium wear and most details are still visible. The enamels are original without repairs but show substantial loss on the 9 o’clock ray. The order comes with its time period screwplate and its screw is full length.
Order of the Red Star #3443371
Made of solid silver and enamels. The order weighs 30.6 grams without its screwplate and measures 48.3 mm in width and 46.2 mm in height.
In excellent condition with crisp details and few traces of wear. The enamels are very well preserved and without repairs. The order comes with its time period screwplate and its screw is full length.
Medal for Bravery #365071
Made of silver and lacquer. The medal weighs 26.9 grams without its suspension and measures 37.2 mm in width and 42.1 mm in height.
In a good, average condition considering it is a relatively early awarding. Most details are visible and both sides show several dings and scratches. Most of the original red lacquer is worn off and its connection ring has not been cut.
Order booklet
In excellent, problem free condition with all pages present and firmly attached to the cover. Its numbers and name are perfectly readable. The booklet mentions all awards above together with an Order of the Patriotic War 1st class and a Medal for Combat Merit which are missing in this group.
Citation for the Order of the Patriotic War:
In battles against the German-Hungarian invaders during the crossing of the Csepel branch of the Danube, Kulik proved himself to be a brave, courageous, and resourceful officer. He excellently organized Communist Party political and propaganda work among the personnel and ensured the leading role of Communists in combat.
On November 25, 1944, on the territory of Hungary, the enemy repeatedly launched attacks with large infantry and tank forces. Kulik, operating in the combat formations of the 1st and 2nd artillery batteries, inspired the personnel by his personal example to fight courageously against the German invaders. As a result, during the course of the day, three enemy attacks were repulsed, and the batteries destroyed five machine-gun positions, two mortar batteries, and approximately 100 enemy soldiers and officers.
During the crossing of the Danube River from December 8 to December 9, 1944, Kulik crossed with the batteries to the right bank, where he organized their movement to designated firing positions, thereby ensuring the successful fulfillment of the regiment’s combat mission.
For the bravery and courage he displayed, Kulik is worthy of the government award, the Order of the Patriotic War, Second Class.
Citation for the Red Star:
In battles against the German invaders, Kulik proved himself to be brave and steadfast. He participated in repelling the German offensive in the summer of 1943 in the Belgorod sector, in the battles for the city of Kharkov, and in the crossing of the Dnieper River.
During the breakthrough of the German-Romanian defensive line west of Iași on August 20, 1944, Kulik was at the firing position of the 4th artillery battery, directing its fire. During the battle, the enemy subjected the battery to heavy artillery bombardment, causing it to cease fire for several minutes.
By his personal example, Kulik inspired the soldiers to leave their shelters despite the intense artillery fire and resume firing on the enemy. As a result, the battery destroyed 7 heavy machine guns, 2 mounted machine guns, 4 artillery pieces, and approximately 50 enemy soldiers and officers, and suppressed the fire of a 105-mm artillery battery.
The fire of the 4th artillery battery enabled the rapid breakthrough of the enemy’s defensive line.
For the courage and bravery he displayed in battles against the German and Romanian invaders, Kulik is worthy of the government award, the Order of the Red Star.
Citation for Medal for Bravery:
While serving in the regiment, Kulik organized party-political work within the units and regularly met with soldiers. He conducted daily readings of reports from the Soviet Information Bureau.
During the regiment’s combat operations, he worked directly with frontline units, inspiring soldiers to perform heroic deeds in battles against the German invaders. During breaks in combat, he organized reviews and analyses of combat operations. He ensured the leading role of Communists in battle.
As a result of his work, he received 19 applications for membership in the Communist Party during combat operations. Through his constant efforts, he achieved a high level of morale and political unity among the personnel.
He is worthy of the government award, the Order of the Red Star.
Short biography of Vasily Yakovlevich Pervushin:
Born on May 20, 1923 in the village of Krasnogorsk Kriushi, Nikiforovsky District, Tambov Oblast of the RSFSR.
July 13, 1944 on the tank T-34 first burst onto the streets of the city Shchuchina.
After the war he worked in Shchuchin as a worker of DEU No. 836, from 1951 to 1970 he served in the district police department.
The full translation of the research can be read here
More information on Lt. Col. Kulik can be found here
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