Description
Complete Documented Group of two Orders of the Patriotic War 2nd class, two Red Stars and Medals
Awarded to Sr. Lt. Prokopiy Stepanovich Gorokhovtsev (Прокопий Степанович Гороховцев)
For bravery, initiative, and selfless service during combat operations. He fulfilled key political and organizational duties under fire, replacing wounded officers, and ensured ammunition supply, evacuation of the wounded, and troop provisioning. As a front-line journalist, he boosted morale through reports on heroic actions and kept troops informed
Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class #248085
Made of solid silver, gold and enamels. The order weighs 27.4 grams without its screwplate and measures 45.6 mm in width and 47.4 mm in height.
In excellent, above average condition with all details crisp and a dark patina to the silver on both sides. The red and white enamels are fully present and without repairs but show several small dings and scratches. The solid gold hammer and sickle is still firmly attached and original. The order comes with its time period screwplate and its screw is full length.
Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class #5378103 (1985 jubilee) with order booklet
Made of solid silver and enamels. The order weighs 27.3 grams without its screwplate and measures 44.0 mm in width and 45.9 mm in height.
In superb condition with all details crisp and stunning enamels. The order comes with its time period screwplate and its screw is full length. Its booklet is in pristine condition and shows the matching number of the award.
Order of the Red Star #252279
Made of solid silver and enamels. The order weighs 29.0 grams without its screwplate and measures 49.0 mm in width and 47.1 mm in height.
In worn but decent condition with a nice patina on both sides. The raised areas of the order show medium wear but most details are still visible. The enamels are mostly original but show a repair on the 3 o’clock ray. The order comes with its time period silver screwplate and its screw has not been shortened.
Order of the Red Star #3254493
Made of solid silver and enamels. The order weighs 29.8 grams without its screwplate and measures 47.7 mm in width and 45.4 mm in height.
In superb condition with flawless enamels and an appealing patina to the silver on its reverse. Its screw is full length and the order comes with its time period nut.
Medal for Combat Merit
Made of silver and enamels.
In excellent condition crisp details and well preserved enamels. Its connection ring has not been cut.
Medal for the Defense of Moscow with document
Made of brass.
In decent condition with most details visible but some corrosion on its reverse. Its connection ring has not been cut and its accompanying document is in problem free condition.
Medal for the Liberation of Prague with document
Made of brass.
In good overall condition with crisp details and a fair amount of its original luster still present. Its reverse shows some corrosion spots and its document is in used but decent condition.
Medal for the Victory over Germany with document
Made of brass.
In excellent condition with crisp details and relatively few dings and scratches on either side. Much of the gold-like luster is still present.
Medal for 30 years RKKA with document
Made of brass.
In excellent condition with crisp details.
Medal for 20 Years of Impeccable Service in the Red Army, silver variation with document
Made of silver and enamels.
In excellent condition crisp details and well preserved enamels. Its connection ring has been cut.
Czechoslovakian Dukla Battle Partisan Medal with documents
Made of bronze. Measures 35.3 in diameter and weighs 18.2 grams without its ribbon.
The medal is decent condition with most details visible. It comes with 2 documents.
Czechoslovak War Cross 1939–1945 with document
Made of brass. Measures 47.8 mm in height including its eyelet, 43.9 mm in width and weighs 13.1 grams without its ribbon.
Excellent example with crisp details. It comes with a large document.
Order booklet
In used condition but all pages are present and the numbers and name are perfectly readable. It mentions all wartime awards above and contains a picture of Lt. Gorokhovtsev.
Several documents and pictures
Also included are several Soviet documents, including a membership card from the All-Union Society for the Dissemination of Political and Scientific Knowledge, graduation certificates and a certificate issued by the Ministry of Defense. The set further contains seven original photographs of Gorokhovtsev, showing him wearing his awards, some with handwritten text on the reverse.
Citation for the Order of the Patriotic War:
He has performed all assignments regarding combat readiness checks and party-political work in the units boldly and persistently; in battle, he is brave and decisive. After the Deputy Head of the Political Department and the Information Instructor were put out of action due to wounds, he temporarily fulfilled their duties. In this role, he proved himself well.
In difficult combat conditions, he showed bravery and persistence—organizing party-political information, the delivery of ammunition, the evacuation of the wounded, and provisioning for the personnel. He worked a great deal and conscientiously on all these matters. Despite any difficulties, he completed the work accurately and on time. For honesty, bravery, and selflessness in work during the offensive operation, Comrade Gorokhovtsev deserves the State Award: Order of the Patriotic War, 1st Class [later downgraded to a 2nd class].
Citation for the Red Star:
During the defensive and offensive July and August battles, Senior Lieutenant Gorokhovtsev proved himself to be a courageous, persistent, and proactive worker for the newspaper ‘Stalin’s Warrior.’
By assignment of the Political Department, he spent his entire time among the units, helping the political apparatus educate the personnel in steadfastness and offensive spirit. Through his articles in the newspaper regarding examples of heroic actions by soldiers and commanders, Comrade Gorokhovtsev mobilized the personnel for new feats in the struggle against the German invaders. Day and night, he informed the soldiers and commanders about the situation on the fronts of the Patriotic War and the combat deeds of subunits and individual soldiers.
For selflessness, initiative, and courage shown during the days of heavy fighting, I recommend Senior Lieutenant Gorokhovtsev for the State Award: Order of the Red Star.
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