Description
Documented Order of Glory 3rd class #349757
Awarded to Guards Jr. Sergeant Evgeny Nikitovich Miroshnichenko (Евгений Никитович Мирошниченко)
For exhibiting personal initiative and bravery in defeating a German stronghold in Jastersdorf [Czechia]. In the process he eliminated 5 Hitlerites
Made of solid silver and enamels. Measures 47.08 mm in width, 48.73 mm in height and weighs 22.3 grams without its suspension. The serial number is located on top of its reverse.
In worn condition with a fair amount of details still visible. The enamel on both the banner and star is fully original without repairs and shows some small flaking only, not penetrating to the silver. Its connection ring has not been cut and it comes with a time period -but not native- suspension and old ribbon.
Its award booklet in used condition but with all pages present and firmly attached to its cover. It is numbered A 489653. A medal for Combat Merit is mentioned next to this Order of Glory.
Brief and specific description of the personal feat or merits:
In the combat engagement for the settlement Jastersdorf (32km south-west of the town Moravska Ostrava) on 05 May 1945, submachine-gunner Guards Jr. Sergeant MIROSHNICHENKO Evgeny Nikolaevich exhibited courage and bravery in the fight against the German invaders. Acting as a mobile assault force on top of tanks, the group of submachine-gunners reached the outskirts of Jastersdorf. The enemy stubbornly defended with the aim to hold an advantageous position. MIROSHNICHENKO exhibited personal initiative: he advanced ahead of the main force and imposed fire pressure over the enemy, utilising his personal automatic firearm and grenades. The Germans faltered under the thrust of the brave and began retreating in disarray. MIROSHNICHENKO eliminated 5 Hitlerites by the fire of his submachine-gun in this engagement.
He is devoted to the cause of the Lenin-Stalin party and the Socialist Motherland. For exhibited courage and bravery, he deserves state award order “GLORY III CLASS”.
The full translation of the citation can be read here
More info on Jr. Sergeant Miroshnichenko can be found here
Also in the picture gallery is a map of Jasterdorf on 05 May 1945
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