Description
Awards Group of Orders of the Patriotic War 1st class and Red Stars
Awarded to Sr. Lieutenant Nikolai Ivanovich Orlov (Николай Иванович Орлов)
For completing 11 combat missions as a navigator delivering weapons and ammunition to Belarusian partisans under difficult weather conditions, strong opposition from night fighters and intense anti-aircraft defenses
The group consists of the following items:
Order of the Patriotic War 1st class #56328
Made of solid gold, silver and enamels. Measures 45.53 mm in height, 43.37 mm in width and weighs 28.7 grams without its screwplate. The mint mark Monetni Dvor is located at the top and its serial number on the bottom of its reverse.
A truly beautiful piece with absolutely stunning patina. All details are still perfectly visible and even the raised hammer and sickle has crisp edges. The red and white enamels are extremely well preserved and completely free from chipping and flaking. Its reverse is in equally nice condition with all original parts and full length screw post. The order comes with its original and well fitted silver screwplate.
Order of the Red Star #3316031
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 45.95 mm in height, 48.00 mm in width and weighs 30.8 grams without its screwplate. The mint mark Monetni Dvor is located above and the serial number below the screwpost.
In near mint condition with perfectly crisp details and a dark toning to the silver. The enamels are perfectly preserved without and scratches, chipping or repairs. Its screw has not been shortened and comes with its well fitted and time period screwplate.
Order of the Red Star #3316067
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 45.79 mm in height, 47.95 mm in width and weighs 30.0 grams without its screwplate. The mint mark Monetni Dvor is located above and the serial number below the screwpost.
In similar condition as the previous Red Star but this one shows a minuscule superficial chip at very tip of the 9 o’clock ray, barely visible to the naked eye. It too comes with its well fitted screwplate and full length screw post.
Medal for Combat Merit
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 32.11 mm in diameter, 37.05 mm in height including its eyelet and weighs 18.5 grams without its suspension.
In excellent condition with crisp details and problem free enamels. Its connection ring has not been cut and the medal comes with its time period ribbon and bras suspension.
A truly beautiful and complete group of awards
Brief and specific description of the personal combat achievement or merit:
During the Great Patriotic War, Comrade Orlov performed 11 combat missions. In March of this year, he personally completed 7 combat missions to deliver weapons and ammunition to partisans in Belarus in the interests of the 1st Baltic Front.
Comrade Orlov, as a navigator, thoroughly prepared the subordinates under his command for combat missions. Through his own combat sorties, he demonstrated an excellent example of precise aerial delivery, carrying out night operations under difficult weather conditions. Despite strong opposition from night fighters and anti-aircraft defenses, he always directed the aircraft precisely to the target, thereby ensuring the excellent execution of combat tasks.
For successfully leading the squadron’s combat operations and for personal bravery and courage shown during combat tasks, Comrade Orlov is presented for the Order of the Red Banner.
The full translation of the citation can be read here
More information of Lt. Orlov can be found here
A digital image of Lt. Orlov was found online which shows him wearing the Order of the Patriotic War 1st class listed in this grouping
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