Description
Documented Group of an Order for Service to the Homeland, two Orders of the Patriotic War 2nd class, Red Star and Medals
Awarded to Colonel Vasily Afanasyevich Mesyats (Василий Афанасьевич Месяц)
For personal bravery in frontline combat and exceptional postwar service. From June 1942, he sustained four wounds but repeatedly returned to action. In November 1943 near Veprya, under heavy fire, destroyed an enemy machine-gun crew, and repelled a counterattack, killing up to 30 enemy soldiers. After the war, he became a leading officer of the army financial service, sharply reducing violations and achieving annual savings of 6–7 million rubles
Order for Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR 3rd class #1170
Made of solid silver and enamels. The order weighs 62.7 grams without its screwplate and measures 57.42 mm in width and 57.31 mm in height.
The rays on front of the medal, behind the anchor and wings, are also seen at its backside; hence the term ‘mirror reverse’ variation. Only apx 5000 of these were struck.
In great condition with all details crisp and and a stunning rainbow/purple patina to the silver. The blue and white enamels are well preserved without repairs and both sides show few traces of wear. Its screw has not been shortened and both sides show a nice toning to the silver which give this already stunning piece even more eye appeal.
Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class #477773
Made of solid silver, gold and enamels. The order weighs 25.2 grams without its screwplate and measures 46.29 mm in width and 48.33 mm in height.
In well above average condition with all details crisp and a beautiful patina to the silver on both sides. The red and white enamels are fully present and without repairs or flaking. 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 1st class #2463095 (1985 jubilee) with order booklet
Made of solid silver and enamels. The order weighs 27.5 grams without its screwplate and measures 44.55 mm in width and 46.09 mm in height.
In excellent condition with all details crisp and well preserved enamels; the small ‘dent’ you see on the top ray is not damage but a production imperfection. Some of the gold plating is still present, most noticeably on its reverse. The order comes with its time period screwplate and its screw is full length. Its good condition and shows the matching number of the award.
Order of the Red Star #440221
Made of solid silver and enamels. The order weighs 27.1 grams without its screwplate and measures 48.56 mm in width and 47.01 mm in height.
In excellent condition, especially considering its a 1943 awarding. The raised areas show most details and a dark patina en the enamels are fully present without repairs. The order comes with its time period silver screwplate and its screw is full length.
Medal for Combat Merit
Made of silver and enamels. The medal weighs 19.5 grams without its suspension and measures 32.13 mm in width and 37.15 mm in height.
In good condition with crisp details and several small dings and scratches. All of the original enamels are present and its connection ring has not been cut. The medal comes with its time-period brass suspension and old ribbon.
Medal for the Capture of Berlin with document
Made of brass. The medal weighs 16.8 grams without its suspension and measures 32.00 mm in width and 37.71 mm in height.
In problem free condition with crisp details and its double layer suspension is period-correct. The medal is accompanied by its document dated 14 October 1945.
Medal for the Liberation of Warsaw with document
Made of brass. The medal weighs 17.0 grams without its suspension and measures 32.24 mm in width and 37.12 mm in height.
In excellent condition with much of the original gold like luster present and few traces of wear. It is accompanied by its document dated 8 April 1946.
Medal for the Victory over Germany with document
Made of brass. The medal weighs 17.6 grams without its suspension and measures 32.06 mm in width and 37.47 mm in height.
In decent condition with medium wear to the raised areas. There are several dings and scratches and some of the gold-like luster is still present. It comes with a brass suspension and its document is dated 21 September 1945.
Medal for 20 years Impeccable Service in the RKKA with document
Made of silver plated brass and enamels. Measures 36.83 mm in height, 31.85 mm in width and weighs 14.6 grams without its screw plate.
In excellent condition with full silver plating and problem free enamels.
Order booklet
In used condition with ink stains along the edge. However, all pages are present and firmly attached to the cover; names and numbers remain perfectly readable. It lists all numbered awards above, as well as the Medal for Combat Merit.
16 documents for Soviet and Ukrainian jubilee medals
All in problem free condition. Note Mesyats had some of the booklets twice!
Citation for the Order of the Order for Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces:
Colonel of the Intendant Service V. A. Mesyats took direct part in combat operations against the German-fascist invaders as part of the Central and 1st Belorussian Fronts, serving as commander of a rifle company. During the war he was wounded three times and after each wound returned to the front. For courage and bravery shown in combat, he was awarded the Orders of the Red Star and the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class.
In his current position, he has proven himself to be a disciplined officer and a highly qualified specialist of the financial service. He competently and expertly organizes the work of the army’s financial service. He pays great attention to planning financial support for army units and to audit and control activities. Financial violations in army units have significantly decreased over the past two years. The army’s financial service conducts serious cost-saving work. Overall, the annual economic effect across the army amounts to 6–7 million rubles.
He takes an active part in political and social life.
Conclusion: For high performance in service duties and in connection with the 30th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, he is worthy of being awarded the Order “For Service to the Motherland in the Armed Forces of the USSR”, 3rd Class.
Citation for the Order of the Patriotic War:
Comrade Mesyats entered the ranks of the defenders of the Motherland in June 1942. Initially he served as a platoon commander, later as commander of a rifle company.
In fierce battles against the enemy for the independence of the Motherland, Comrade Mesyats sustained three light wounds and one severe wound, after which, due to his state of health, he was transferred to non-combat service.
While serving from January 1945 as a clerk in the financial department of the brigade, during the period of combat operations from 14 January to 8 May 1945, Comrade Mesyats conscientiously fulfilled all his official duties and on more than one occasion demonstrated courage and initiative in the fight against scattered enemy groups.
On 21 January 1945, in the area of Kolodniki, Comrade Mesyats took part in the encirclement of an enemy group numbering up to 30 men. In this engagement, the enemy suffered losses of 13 killed.
For courage and bravery shown in combat while defending the Motherland, Comrade Mesyats deserves to be awarded the Order of the Red Star.
Citation for the Red Star:
Comrade Pervushin Vasily Yakovlevich at the front of the Patriotic War rose from private to junior sergeant. He is a phenomenon of an anti-aircraft business expert, a master of shooting down facist planes, brave and steadfast in battle while being in the 739th anti-aircraft artillery regiment of the high command reserve in the summer battles of 1943 bravely fought with enemy aircraft, whereby personally shooting down one JU-87 and being involved in shooting down 4 Ju-87.
In the offensive during the summer of 1944. On July 21, in the town of Kuznitsa of the Sokul district of the Beiostokokoi region, he steadfastly denied an onslaught of enemy infantry, fighting to the last bullet. Injured, he was not able to leave the battlefield and destroyed several Hitlerists. With the destruction of the group east of the city of Minsk, within the battle, he took 12 Hitlerists as prisoners. Comrade commander Pervushin is a bold and initiative commander. A valiant defender of the homeland, worthy of the award order of the “Red Star”. [later upgraded to an Order of the Patriotic War]
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