Description
Order of Glory 3rd Class #142975
Awarded to Sergeant Evgeny Nikolaevich Krivokhizhin (Евгений Николаевич Кривохижин)
For being the first to rush the enemy trenches and eliminating 3 Germans in the process. When the enemy attempted to regain the lost ground and counterattacked he killed an additional 2 Germans and took 1 prisoner
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 47.35 mm in width, 49.09 mm in height and weighs 22.2 grams without its suspension.
This early order is in superb, well above average condition considering its an early piece. The enamels on both the small star and lower banner are pristine without flaking, scratches or repairs. The higher laying parts show light wear only and most details are still visible. Its connection ring has not been cut.
Early piece with great research
Brief and specific description of the personal feat or merits:
“On 24 June 1944, comrade KRIVOKHIZHIN was the first to rush the enemy trenches and eliminated 3 Germans during the enemy defence breakthrough operation in the vacuity of the village Ozerane, Rahachow district, Gomel region.
The enemy attempted to regain the lost ground and counterattacked. Repelling the enemy counter attacks, comrade KRIVOKHIZHIN eliminated 2 German soldiers and took 1 prisoner.
He deserves order “GLORY III class”.
Signed by the commander of 922 rifle regiment.
Lt. Colonel KAZAKOV
31 August 1944
Bestowed by decree #0310 issued by 250 rifle division on 13.09.1944.”
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