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Soviet Order of Suvorov 2nd Class #962
Awarded to Guards Mj. General Vladimir Iosifovich Brezhnev for ensuring effective artillery support during the forced crossing of the Svir’ River and breaking through heavily fortified enemy lines. This was acknowledged by Supreme Commander Stalin. Brezhnev's leadership was crucial in overcoming dense enemy defenses and coordinating with rifle troops for rapid advancements and additional breakthroughs at the Megreka River. Brezhnev was arrested for counter-revolutionary activities in 1938 but released and rehabilitated in 1940
€17,000.00 -
Soviet Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky 2nd Class #1334
Awarded to Lt. Colonel Evstratov for efficiently leading his troops in a successful enemy strong defense breakthrough operation on January 14, 1945, and continuing to lead them until the rifle corps reached the Vistula River. His leadership prevented casualties and cleared 2,225 anti-tank and anti-personnel mines, along with 16 time bombs in the corps's path. He also personally oversaw bridge and crossing construction, facilitating the timely movement of our forces across water obstacles. Lt. Col. Evstratov was mentioned in the book 'From Moscow to Stralsund' for his ingenious plan of digging a tunnel to get behind the enemy trenches
€14,400.00 -
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Soviet Order of Alexander Nevsky #47077
Awarded to Captain Mikhail Yakovlevich Krutko for skillfully leading his battalion from 10-12 February 1944 while crossing the Narva River. He was the first to cross, held his position, and repelled up to 15 counterattacks, ensuring mission success
€1,700.00