Description
Complete Group of an Order of Glory and a Medal for Combat Merit
Awarded to Guards Private Iliya Konstantinovich Bobrovitsky (Илья Константинович Бобровицкий)
For courageous and exemplary service as a Guards signalman, ensuring uninterrupted communications under enemy artillery fire, maintaining and repairing damaged lines with dedication and skill, and actively conducting political-propaganda work within his platoon
This group consist of the following items:
Order of Glory 3rd class #424456
Made of solid silver and enamels. Measures 47.81 mm in width, 49.54 mm in height and weighs 24.0 grams without its suspension. The serial number is located on top of its reverse.
In nice, above average condition with much of the detail of the raised areas visible despite the numerous dings and scratches. The enamels are fully present and well preserved without repairs. The order shows a light patina to the silver and its connection ring has not been cut. It comes with its correct double layer steel suspension.
Medal for Combat Merit #2120549
Made of solid silver and red lacquer. Measures 32.13 mm in diameter and weighs 17.6 grams without its suspension.
In damaged condition. At some point the eyelet was broken off and a hole was drilled on top to allow a connecting ring to attach the suspension. Otherwise the medal shows medium wear with most details visible and several dings and scratches on both sides. A fair amount of the red lacquer is still present and the medal comes with a brass suspension.
Brief, concrete description of his feat of arms or achievements for the Order of Glory 3rd class:
Bobrovitsky Iliya Konstantinovich, Guards Red Army soldier, served as a communications specialist in the 876th Separate Telegraph Company.
While serving as a signalman, he proved himself an active and dedicated worker in maintaining and repairing communication lines, repeatedly receiving commendations from command for promptly eliminating damage. He was awarded the Medal “For Military Merit” for excellent performance of his duties. In addition, he conducted political-propaganda work among the soldiers of his platoon and ensured reliable communications for front-line troops.
Brief, concrete description of his feat of arms or achievements for the Medal for Combat Merit:
A young and energetic signalman, he ensured continuous and reliable communications in his sector, keeping the lines in excellent condition at all times. He consistently provided uninterrupted communications to command and received several commendations from company leadership. During offensive operations, he repeatedly worked under enemy artillery fire and, in all circumstances, demonstrated bravery and courage while maintaining communications for the advancing troops.
More information on Private Bobrovitsky can be found here
All numbered awards are present so this can be considered a complete grouping
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