Description
Documented Group of Soviet Awards
Awarded to Captain Georgy Ivanovich Pavlyuchenko (Георгий Иванович Павлюченко)
In 1942, he graduated from the Leningrad Military Infantry School of the NKVD Border Troops, specializing in mortar gunner
An impressive and very complete grouping awarded for demonstrating bravery and tactical skill in multiple engagements, leading to the destruction of numerous enemy firing points, machine gun emplacements, and enemy soldiers
This group of Soviet awards consists of the following items:
Order of the Red Banner #181024
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 45.75 mm in height, 37.64 mm in width and weighs 26.5 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 excellent condition with flawless enamels. Even the raised parts show no wear and both sides show an appealing dark patina. There have been no repairs and its connection ring has not been cut.
Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class #144588
Made of silver, gold and enamels. Measures 47.47 mm in height, 44.89 mm in width and weighs 26.0 grams without its screwplate. The mint mark Monetni Dvor in two lines is located at the top of its reverse and the serial number at the bottom.
Nice piece with few traces of wear and crisp edges to the gold hammer and sickle. Its enamels are well preserved without repairs and show some contact marks and a minor superficial chip underneath the hammer and sickle only, barely noticeable with the naked eye. The reverse of the order is in even better condition and shows an appealing patina. Its screw has not been shortened and the order comes with its time period and well fitted silver screwplate.
Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class #145231
Made of silver, gold and enamels. Measures 47.62 mm in height, 45.09 mm in width and weighs 26.1 grams without its screwplate. The mint mark Monetni Dvor and the serial number are located at the bottom of its reverse.
In pristine condition with beautiful enamels without repairs or chipping. The raised parts like the hammer and sickle are extremely well preserved as is its reverse. Its screw has not been shortened and the order comes with its time period and well fitted silver screwplate.
Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class #3196771 (1985 jubilee edition)
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 45.87 mm in height, 43.83 mm in width and weighs 26.6 grams without its screwplate. The mint mark Monetni Dvor and the serial number are located at the bottom of its reverse.
In near mint condition with full plating and flawless enamels
Order of the Red Star #309483
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 48.84 mm in width, 47.10 mm in height and weighs 27.1 grams without its screwplate.
This Red Star is also in superb condition with beautiful wine red enamels and sharp tips of the rays. Most of the details on the center medallion are still visible and crisp and there have been no repairs. It comes with its original silver screwplate and its screw has not been shortened. Scarce to find an early Red Star in such condition.
Medal for the Liberation of Warsaw
Made of brass. Measures 32.38 mm in diameter and weighs 16.6 grams without its suspension.
Excellent condition with all original luster still present. It comes with its original brass suspension device.
Medal for the Capture of Berlin
Made of brass. Measures 32.12 mm in diameter and weighs 17.8 grams without its suspension.
Nice piece with lots of luster and light wear only. It comes with its original double layer suspension device.
Medal for the Victory over Germany
Made of brass. Measures 32.32 mm in diameter and weighs 17.1 grams without its suspension.
Excellently preserved with its original double layer suspension device.
Order and Medal Booklets
All awards above come with their award booklets, which are in problem free condition. The order booklet contains an original picture of Captain Pavlyuchenko, which, by itself, is quite scarce.
Other documents
In addition to the aforementioned items, this lot also comprises:
- a certificate of the Order of the Patriotic War congratulating Captain Pavlyuchenko on this state honor and wishing him good health and success
- a military passport containing Pavlyuchenko’s original picture
- a post card portraying Pavlyuchenko sitting at a table wearing the awards listed above
- a large picture of Pavlyuchenko at older age
Translation of the citations:
Order of the Red Banner #181024
In the battles for breaking through a strongly fortified enemy defense from September 10 to September 14, 1944, near the Mindzelesie railway station and the town of Anin and the city of Prague, Captain Pavlyuchenko displayed courage and bravery. As the deputy commander responsible for the technical unit, he demonstrated leadership and fearlessness by advancing 200 meters ahead of his company under heavy enemy fire. From this forward position, he accurately directed the rifle companies, enabling them to carry out their combat tasks with precision and speed.
Captain Pavlyuchenko organized his men in a way that maximized their efficiency in battle. As a result of which 8 machine gun emplacements with their crews and more than a platoon of Nazis were destroyed, 7 firing points were suppressed and more than a platoon of Germans were dispersed; and during the repelling of a counterattack, up to a platoon of Nazis was destroyed,and destroyed 5 more personally from a carbine.
For his demonstrated courage, tactical expertise, and valuable contributions to the success of the operation, Captain Pavlyuchenko is deemed deserving of the Order of the Red Banner.
Order of the Patriotic War 2nd Class #144588
Awarded for the battles of January 16-18 and 24, 1944 for the villages of Solominka and Yazvin in the Polesie region, as a result of which the following were destroyed: 3 dugouts, 4 firing points, destroyed and dispersed up to a company of the enemy; 2 vehicles with ammunition, 2 dugouts and 7 firing points were destroyed, up to a company of enemy soldiers and officers were dispersed and partially destroyed.
Order of the Patriotic War 2nd Class #145231
Awarded for battles from 26 to 29.03.44 for the village of Vulka in the Volyn region, as a result of which 3 firing points were suppressed, up to 20 enemy soldiers were destroyed; 4 firing points and up to 20 Nazis were destroyed; he personally destroyed 2 Germans from a rifle from the battalion’s observation post on the front line.
Order of the Red Star #309483
During the battle for Soviet territory, Comrade Pavlyuchenko displayed courage, bravery, and dedication to the cause of the motherland while fighting on 28.9.43, near Height 155.4, and at the Zyabrovka station in the Gomel region, where as a result of his leadership 12 firing points were suppressed and up to 45 Nazis were destroyed without losses of personnel or equipment.
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