Description
Soviet Order of the Red Star #1523221 with document
Awarded to Georgian Private Shota Solomonovich Dzhavakhishvili (Шота Соломонович Джавахишвили)
For providing covering fire to the rifle company crossing the river Zelvyanka and killing 30(!) Germans with his machine gun frustrating the enemy’s counter attack
Private Dzhavakhishvili was wounded twice on 02.01.1943 and 08.01.1944
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 47.87 mm in width, 46.43 mm in height and weighs 30.8 grams without its screwplate. The mint mark is located above, and the serial number underneath the screw post.
In excellent condition with a nice patina to the silver on both sides. The higher laying parts like the soldier show light to medium wear although most details are still visible. The enamel is problem free without repairs or chipping. The screwplate is time period to the order and the screw has not been shortened.
The order comes with its award booklet which is in vintage but decent condition with all pages attached to the cover. Next to this Red Star a Medal for Bravery is listed.
Brief and specific description of the personal feat or merits
“In the combat engagements for the village Karolin, Białystok region, on 12 July 1944, comrade DZHAVAKHSHVILI exhibited his high combat skills and excellent management of his machine-gun.
He efficiently provided covering fire to our rifle company crossing the river Zelvyanka, which enabled the company to advance forward and capture the village Karolin.
On the hill 195.0, the enemy attempted a counter-attack supported by armour. Approaching from a rye field, the enemy attacked our riflemen. Comrade DZHAVAKHSHVILI opened intensive flanking machine-gun fire at the Germans, cut them off of their tanks, and forced them first to the ground, and then to run away. DZHAVAKHSHVILI’s machine-gun fire left over 30 enemy dead bodies on the battlefield.
The enemy counter attack was frustrated.
For excellent machine-gunnery during our attack and for fending of an enemy attack, comrade DZHAVAKHSHVILI deserves to be bestowed with order “RED STAR”.
Signed by the commander of 624 rifle regiment
Lt.Colonel REZINKIN
21.07.1944″
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