Description
Soviet Medal for Combat Merit #141676
To Private Boris Grigorievich Nefedov (Борис Григорьевич Нефедов)
Rifleman of the 82 border guards rifle regiment of the NKVD troops
Awarded for clearing an enemy pillbox, eliminating 3 White-Finns and taking prisoners
Made of solid silver and lacquer. The medal itself measures 32.27 mm in diameter and 36.67 mm in height including the eyelet. It weighs 21.6 gram without its suspension and 30.4 gram with the suspension but without the nut. The eyelet is 5.46 mm in width and the suspension measures 25.37 mm in width at its narrowest point and 31.35 at its widest point.
The medal is in great, well above average condition with only some small dings and scratches. Nothing distracting from the overall appeal of the medal. All details are perfectly visible and most of the red lacquer is present. The silver suspension is original as is the brass screw, the nut, the plate holding the ribbon and the screw plate tightening it all up. Its connection ring has not been cut.
This piece has it all; interesting research, all parts authentic and in excellent condition
Brief, concrete description of his feat of arms or accomplishments
“The rifleman of the reconnaissance platoon private NEFEDOV Boris Grigorievich is awarded for the action, in which he was a part of an assault squad. Clearing an enemy pillbox, the squad rushed inside and shot 3 White-Finns, who were trying to escape through the firing holes.
With his energetic and proactive actions, comrade NEFEDOV assisted the reconnaissance platoon in neutralising the enemy guards and capturing prisoners.”
The full translation of the research can be found below:
More info on Private Nefedov can be found here
An image of the 82 border guards regiment can be found in the picture gallery. Also added is the handout protocol and temporary award certificate.
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