Description
Order of the Red Star #2193993
Awarded to Sgt. Dmitry Mitrofanovich Elyakin (Дмитрий митрофанович Елякин)
For annihilating 30 Hitlerists and capturing 6 German soldiers during the last phase in the battle of Berlin near the river Elbe
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 48.39 mm in width, 46.13 mm in height and weighs 30.0 gram without its screwplate. The serial number is located at the 6 o’clock position and the mint mark on the 12 o’clock position of its reverse. This hybrid variation has a round base ‘heel’ (пятка) of the screw which is normally only seen with serial numbers up to apx 240,000.
In a nice, about average condition. The details are mostly visible although the raised areas show medium wear. The wine red enamels are generally well preserved without repairs but show several dings and scratches. The order comes with its time period screwplate and its screw has not been shortened.
Scarce hybrid variation with very interesting research for the Battle of Berlin!
Short excerpt and translation of the research:
Comrade Elyakin is an active participant in the Patriotic War from the city of Kyvel to the Elbe River. During the initial battles from April 7, 1945, he showed courage and bravery.
On 06.05.1945 in a battle near the settlement of “Felde”, an enemy shell hit a cart with ammunition and deprived the unit of ammunition. Without thinking twice, comrade Elyakin took an enemy machine gun and annihilated up to 30 Hitlerists and captured 6 German soldiers, thereby contributing to the general offensive.
He is worthy of the governmental award of the order of the Red Star.
More information on Sgt. Elyakin can be found here
In the picture gallery two images of Gusarov are posted. One of which shows him wearing this actual Red Star
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