Description
Complete documented group of Soviet Awards
Awarded to political instructor Lieutenant Colonel Gennady Sergeevich Chernov (Геннадий Сергеевич Чернов)
For transforming frontline radio intelligence units into highly effective operational assets that delivered critical, timely intelligence throughout the war. He reorganized radio stations under combat conditions, trained large numbers of operators, and ensured continuous intelligence reporting while demonstrating personal courage
A very complete grouping. Scarce as such
This group of Soviet awards consists of the following items:
Order of the Red Banner #474210
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 44.75 mm in height, 36.04 mm in width and it weighs 24.2 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 superb condition with crisp details and full gold plating. Both sides show few contact marks to the silver and an appealing patina. The beautiful enamels are extremely well preserved without chipping or repairs. The double layer suspension is time period to the order and its connection ring has not been cut.
Order of the Patriotic War 1st class #93825
Made of solid gold, silver and enamels. Measures 46.02 mm in height, 43.44 mm in width and it weighs 32.4 grams without its screwplate. The mint mark Monetni Dvor is located on top and serial number at the bottom of its reverse.
This order is in excellent condition with crisp details and a medium patina to the gold and silver. The enamels are well preserved and without repairs and show some contact marks only. The order comes with its correct solid silver screwplate and its screw has not been shortened.
Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class #551441
Made of solid silver, gold and enamels. Measures 46.66 mm in height, 44.82 mm in width and it weighs 25.9 grams without its screwplate. The mint mark Monetni Dvor and the serial number are located at the bottom of its reverse.
This order is in great condition with crisp details. The red and white enamels very well preserved and free from repairs or chipping with some miniscule contact marks only. The order comes with its correct screwplate and its screw has not been shortened.
Order of the Red Star #145577
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 46.31 mm in height, 48.08 mm in width and it weighs 29.7 grams 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 early variation has a round base ‘heel’ of the screw.
In great, well above average condition considering its an early piece. The raised areas on the central medallion show light wear only, with the details of the soldier perfectly visible. The red enamels are problem free with some small dings and scratches. Its reverse is equally nice condition and retains a full-length screwpost. Comes with a well-fitting, period-correct silver screwplate.
Order of the Red Star #2907246
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 46.03 mm in height, 48.01 mm in width and it weighs 31.1 grams 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 early variation has a round base ‘heel’ of the screw.
In superb condition with beautiful enamels and a medium patina to the silver on both sides. Its screw has not been shortened and the order comes with its correct screwplate.
Medal for Bravery #25580
Made of silver and enamels. Measures in height, in width and it weighs 29.3 grams.
Made of solid silver and enamels. The medal measures 37.08 mm in diameter and 3.48 mm in thickness. The height of the medal measures 42.05 mm (including the eyelet) and the medal weighs 29.3 grams.
The medal is in excellent condition with its details perfectly visible and crisp. The enamels filling the lettering are fully present and original and both sides show relatively few dings and scratches. Its original brass connection ring has not been cut.
Rare early piece
Medal for Combat Merit #2758980
Made of silver and red lacquer. Measures 37.05 mm in height including its eyelet, 32.32 mm in width and it weighs 18.0 grams.
In nice condition with its details crisp and most of the original red lacquer filling the letters CCCP still present. Its connection ring has not been cut.
Medal for the Defense of Stalingrad with document
Made of brass. Measures 37.25 mm in height including its eyelet, 32.23 mm in width and it weighs 17.6 grams.
In excellent condition, with crisp details and much of the original gold-like luster remaining. The accompanying document is in used but complete condition.
Medal for the Victory over Germany with document
Made of brass. Measures 37.21 mm in height including its eyelet, 32.22 mm in width and it weighs 17.5 grams.
In great condition, with crisp details and much of the original gold-like luster present . Its accompanying document is in used but problem free condition.
Medal for the Capture of Königsberg with document
Made of brass. Measures 37.53 mm in height including its eyelet, 32.12 mm in width and it weighs 16.2 grams without its suspension.
In similar condition as the previous medals with crisp details and relatively few dings and scratches. The accompanying document is in problem free condition.
Medal for the Defense of Kiev with document
Made of brass. Measures 36.97 mm in height including its eyelet, 32.04 mm in width and it weighs 16.3 grams without its suspension.
In great condition, with crisp details and much of the original gold-like luster present. Its document is in problem free condition.
Order Booklet
In presentable condition with all pages present and still attached to their cover. It mentions all numbered orders above.
Several badges and jubilee medals with their documents
All in decent or better condition and accompanied by their documents.
Several documents
- Military ID with original picture
- Driver’s license with original picture
- CPSU delegate mandate pass for Odessa (1956)
- Party ideological education diploma from 1950
Translation of the citation for the Order of the Patriotic War 1st Class #93825:
Since arriving in the division in June 1943, Major Chernov has worked tirelessly to improve operational capabilities and the quality of the division’s performance. Within a year, dozens of new radio operators were trained, and the rest improved their qualifications.
He personally shows discipline and organization in his unit, and is himself disciplined and devoted to the Party and the Socialist Motherland.
He skillfully directs the acquisition of intelligence materials. The division performs any assigned radio intelligence tasks excellently and is one of the best divisions in the special service.
For the excellent execution of radio intelligence assignments, Major Chernov is worthy of being awarded the Order of the Patriotic War, 1st Class.
Translation of the citation for the Order of the Red Star #145577:
As a result of deeply thought-out organization of work on intercepting cipher material from enemy radio networks and in combat training of personnel, he achieved the maximum maneuverable use of the unit’s forces and means for carrying out operational tasks, which made it possible to inform higher command about the enemy in a timely manner.
He is worthy of the government award, the Order of the Red Star.
Translation of the citation for the Medal for Bravery #25580 :
Until September 1941 he worked as a military commissar of a radio station. In the first months of the war, he ensured a rapid reorganization of the radio station’s work, directing all personnel toward carrying out operational radio intelligence tasks.
Since September 1941 he has served as deputy chief of the radio station. He performs his duties well. In his work he is energetic, initiative-driven, and demanding of himself and his subordinates. He has achieved good military discipline in the unit, solid material support of the station, and careful, attentive handling of personnel and equipment.
Throughout the entire wartime period the radio station has carried out the tasks assigned to it well, providing valuable intelligence through radio reconnaissance and monitoring of the press.
In combat situations he conducts himself courageously, setting his subordinates an example of decisiveness and boldness in carrying out any combat assignment.
He deserves the government award, the Order of the Red Star.
More information on Lt. Col. Chernov can be found here
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