Description
Documented Group of Soviet Awards
Awarded to Lieutenant Petr Konstantinovich Sidorov (Петр Константинович Сидоров)
An impressive group with all awards given for combat action in Berlin and Prague (none of them for long service)
This group of Soviet awards consists of the following items:
Order of the Red Banner #289761
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 45.47 mm in height, 37.61 mm in width and weighs 24.8 grams without its suspension. The mint mark Monetni Dvor and the serial number are located at the bottom of its reverse.
This order is in excellent condition with full gold plating and crisp details. Even the higher laying parts show almost wear. The enamels are generally well preserved but show some loss in the 6 o’clock ray of the center star. There have been no repairs and its connection ring has been cut.
Order of the Patriotic War 1st class #163551
Made of solid gold, silver and enamels. Measures 46.23 mm in height, 43.76 mm in width and weighs 31.8 grams without its screwplate. The mint mark Monetni Dvor in two lines is located at the top of its reverse and the serial number at the bottom.
This is a respectable example with moderate overall wear. The red enamels on the five rays and the white enamels remain undamaged and untouched. However, there is some flaking observed in the red enamel beneath the hammer and sickle. The reverse side is in great condition with few scratches and contact marks. The order comes with the correct screwplate which fits seamlessly and its screw has not been shortened.
Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class #349440
Made of silver, gold and enamels. Measures 48.08 mm in height, 45.35 mm in width and weighs 27.7 grams without its screwplate. The mint mark Monetni Dvor and the serial number are located at the bottom of its reverse.
In similar condition as the first class with problem free enamels apart from some minor superficial flaking underneath the hammer and sickle. It comes with its well fitted and correct screwplate.
Order of the Red Star #684727
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 49.49 mm in width, 48.40 mm in height and weighs 29.8 grams without its screwplate.
In nice condition with its details perfectly visible and an appealing toning to the silver on both sides. The enamels on the 3 o’clock ray have been restored but are otherwise original and without damage. The order comes with its well fitted and correct screwplate.
Order Booklet
In good condition with all pages present and firmly attached to the cover. It mentions all awards above.
Translation of the citations:
Order of the Red Banner
From 14.04.1945 skillfully commanded his platoon. For taking the town of Hennigsdorf (north of Berlin) repelled a counter attack killing 16 enemy soldiers and capturing 6.
For taking the town of Seeburg (26.04.1945) destroying a stronghold in the attic of a house killing 6 enemy soldiers making it possible for the infantry to advance.
On 27.04.1945 changing positions came across 2 enemy vehicles. In a brief fight managed to capture the 2 vehicles, 16 enemy soldiers and 3 enemy officers. Continuing to advance on the same day personally with 2 soldiers cleared a house with 7 enemy soldiers.
Order of the Patriotic War 1st Class
since 14.03.1945. constantly advancing with his platoon lieutenant Sidorov gave mortar cover for the advancing army, killing up to 20 enemy soldiers, wiping out 3 machine gun positions and an anti tank cannon. Repelled counter attacks killing up to 15 enemy soldiers, destroying 2 stationary machine guns and one light machine gun and 2 anti tank guns.
02.03.1945 breaking the front lines of the enemy his company detained enemy gatherings behind front lines thus making it impossible for the enemy to conduct a counter attack. Doing that Lt.. Sidorov’s company destroyed 7 stationary machine guns and killed up to 30 enemy soldiers.
Order of the Patriotic War 2nd Class
In action of liberating Prague. Under heavy artillery fire skillfully commanding his mortars destroyed 5 fire points, 2 anti tank guns and suppressed the enemy’s mortar position.
Order of the Red Star
05.07.1944. Platoon commander of 1st mortar company of the 93. gunner regiment. With his mortars covered a river passing, destroying 3 enemy fire points and repelling counter attacks killing up to 20 enemy soldiers.
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