Description
Complete Documented Group of an Order of the Red Star and 3(!) Bravery Medals
Awarded to Guards Sergeant Gennadiy Vasilievich Ivonin (Геннадий Васильевич Ивонин)
For repeatedly restoring disabled tank guns, machine-guns, and optics directly on the battlefield under heavy fire and for personally eliminating up to ten enemy soldiers
The group consists of the following items:
Order of the Red Star #2213284
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 48.36 mm in width, 46.35 mm in height and weighs 31.0 grams without its screwplate. The mint mark is located above, and the serial number underneath the screw post.
In excellent condition with medium wear to its center medallion. The enamels are problem free without repairs and show some small contact marks only. Its screw has not been shortened and the order comes with a correct and well fitted screwplate.
Medal for Bravery #1170074
Made of solid silver and red lacquer. Measures 37.39 mm in width, 42.48 mm in height and weighs 26.8 grams without its suspension.
In above average condition with its details perfectly visible and several dings and scratches to the silver base. Much of the original red lacquer filling the letters is still present and is without repairs. Both sides show a dark patina to the silver and its connection ring has not been cut. The medal comes with its time period suspension and old ribbon.
Medal for Bravery #1513649
Made of solid silver and red lacquer. Measures 37.15 mm in width, 42.27 mm in height and weighs 25.8 grams without its suspension.
In worn but decent condition with mot details visible and several dings and scratches on both sides. A small amount of the original red lacquer is still present although most is worn off. The suerface is covered with a thick layer of dark patina and its connection ring has not been cut.The medal comes with its time period suspension and old ribbon.
Medal for Bravery #2269953
Made of solid silver and red lacquer. Measures 37.19 mm in width, 42.71 mm in height and weighs 27.7 grams without its suspension.
In similar condition to the first medal for Bravery with crisp details, a dark patina to the silver and most of the red lacquer well preserved. It too comes with its correct suspension, uncut connection ring and old ribbon.
Oder Booklet
In good vintage condition with all pages present and firmly attached to the cover. It mentions the awards above only and thus makes this a complete grouping.
Translation of the citation for the Order of the Red Star:
During the regiment’s combat operations from 12.01.45 to 10.02.45, he constantly followed the tanks, repairing all damage to weapons that arose in combat. During the crossing of the Czarna-Nida River (Poland) on 14.01.45, several tank guns were put out of action by enemy fire. Under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, he reached the tanks and carried out repairs, restoring their combat capability.
In the area of the Oder crossing, while repairing a gun knocked out by strong enemy fire, he replaced the damaged return-spring mechanism. After finishing the repair he climbed onto the tank and directly in battle helped load the gun and fire at the enemy.
During the regiment’s combat operations he repaired weapons on eight tanks. On 10.02.45 he was wounded but continued working until removed from battle.
He fully deserves the Order of the Red Star.
Translation of the citation for the Medal for Bravery #1170074:
1. Master-gunsmith of the technical support company, Sergeant Ivonin Gennadiy Vasilievich, for the fact that during the combat actions he continuously followed the tanks. During battle he repaired tank guns and machine-guns on the battlefield. He restored the combat capability of several tanks directly under enemy fire.
Translation of the citation for the Medal for Bravery #1513649:
14. Master-gunner-armorer of the technical support company, Sergeant Ivonin Gennadiy Vasilievich, for the fact that during the period of combat operations he repaired damaged observation devices and machine-guns on tanks. In battle on 18.07.1944 in the area of Seredyna-Buda [Sumy Oblast] he restored a machine-gun and a gun of Tank No. I/8 under heavy enemy fire.
Translation of the citation for the Medal for Bravery #2269953:
17. Artillery technician of the technical-support company, Guards Sergeant Gennadiy, for repairing a malfunctioning tank gun and five tanks under enemy fire. During the combat operations in April 1945, he destroyed up to ten enemy soldiers.
More info on Sgt. Gennadiy can be found here
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