Description
Documented Group of Soviet Awards
Awarded to full Admiral and Submariner Fedor Yakovlevich Sizov (Фёдор Яковлевич Сизов)
Fedor Yakovlevich Sizov was one of the only 79 full admirals in the entirety of the existence of the USSR
He was also a Deputy of the Supreme Soviet during the 8th convention
The group of Soviet awards consists of the following items:
Order of the Red Banner 2nd award #27724
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 45.32 mm in height, 36.61 mm in width and it weighs 25.3 gram. The mint mark Monetni Dvor and the serial number are located at the bottom of its reverse.
This original order is in near mint condition with beautiful red and white enamels without chips, dings or scratches. Its details are perfectly crisp and all gold plating is still present. There have been no repairs and the double layer suspension is time period to the order. Its connection ring has not been cut.
Order of the Red Banner #393563
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 45.02 mm in height, 36.12 mm in width and it weighs 25.5 gram. The mint mark Monetni Dvor and the serial number are located at the bottom of its reverse.
This Red Banner is in great condition with crisp details and most gold plating still present. The enamels are problem free apart from microscopic contact marks, barely noticeable with the naked eye. The double layer suspension is time period to the order and its connection ring has not been cut.
Order of the October Revolution #26480
Made of silver, gold and enamels. Measures 44.04 mm in height, 43.41 mm in width and it weighs 30.1 gram 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 problem free enamels and crisp details. There have been no repairs and suspension and ribbon are time period to the order. Its connection ring has not been cut.
Order of the Red Star #1693484
Made of solid gold, silver and enamels. Measures 46.46 mm in height, 48.53 mm in width and it weighs 31.7 gram 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.
In perfect condition with stunning red enamels without dings, scratches or repairs. The higher laying parts show light wear only and virtually all details are still visible. The screw has not been shortened and its screwplate is original to the order.
Order of the Red Star #1985589
Made of solid gold, silver and enamels. Measures 45.86 mm in height, 47.97 mm in width and it weighs 30.8 gram 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.
This Order of the Red Star is in similar condition as the previous one with stunning enamels and without repairs or shortened screw. This one also has its original well fitted screwplate.
Order Booklet
In excellent condition with all pages firmly attached to the cover. The booklet mentions all orders above and a Medal for Combat Merit which is missing.
Party Card
This pass gave access to a Communist party work group meeting. Still in great condition
Short biography on Admiral Sizov:
Admiral SIZOV
(November 20, 1911 – March 18, 1977)
Born in the village of Baburino, now the Kirzhach district of the Vladimir region.
Russian, member of the CPSU (b) since 1932.
In RKKA since 1933, Admiral (May 20, 1971).
Education:
party courses at the Political Administration of the Baltic Fleet (1938), the Higher Military-Political Courses of the Navy (1947; 1954), the Higher Party School of the Higher Military-Political Courses of the CPSU (in absentia, 1954), courses at the Military-Political Academy. Lenin (1968).
Career:
cadet (November 1933 – November 1934), commander of the mechanic department (November 1934 – March 1935), secretary of the Komsomol (March – September 1935), party (October 1935 – June 1936) bureau, political officer of the company (June 1936 – January 1938) , senior instructor of the political department (January – March 1938) of the Diving Training Squad. Kirov. Military Commissar of the L-14 submarine (August 1938 – November 1939), the L-8 submarine (November 1939 – April 1942), the military commissar of the 14th division of the Pacific Fleet submarine (April – July 1942), head of the political department of the 2nd separate division Submarine submarine of the Pacific Fleet (July 1942 – February 1943), deputy commander for political affairs of the 7th division of the 2nd brigade of the submarine of the Pacific Fleet (February – May 1943), deputy head of the political department of the 3rd brigade of the submarine STOF (May 1943 – August 1945), head of the political department brigades of the submarine of the Kamchatka VF (August 1945 – December 1946). Inspector of the Department for Inspection of Political Agencies (September 1947 – January 1948), Deputy Head of the Organizational and Instructor Department (January 1948 – March 1950) of the Political Directorate of the Navy. Deputy Head of Department (March – December 1950), Senior Inspector of the Southern Direction (December 1950 – January 1951), Head of Department (January 1951 – July 1952), Deputy Head (July 1952 – February 1953) of the Office for Verification of Political Agencies of the Main Political Directorate of the Navy. At the disposal of the Main Political Directorate of the Soviet Army and the Navy (January – February 1954). Deputy Chief of the Political Directorate of the 4th Navy (February 1954 – March 1956). Senior Inspector of the Party Organizational Directorate (March 1956 – May 1958), Deputy Head of the Directorate of Political Agencies of the Navy (May 1958 – July 1961) of the Main Political Directorate of the SA and the Navy, Rear Admiral (25 May 1959) Member of the Military Council – Head of the Political Directorate of the Northern Fleet (July 1961 – December 1973), Vice Admiral (June 16, 1965). Participant of the exercises “North” (1968), manoeuvres “Ocean” (1970). At the disposal of the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy (December 1973 – April 1974).
Deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the RSFSR of the 8th convocation.
He was awarded the Order of the October Revolution (1974), two Orders of the Red Banner (the first – 1953), the Red Star (1945, 1948), medals, personal weapons (1961).
Killed in a car accident, buried at the Kuntsevo cemetery.
Translation of the citation for the Order of the Red Star #169384:
In the course of the period of 7 years, he participated actively in building up the defence of the country’s Far Eastern frontiers and in enhancing the combat readiness of the Navy.
Since the beginning of the war against Japan, he personally participated in a long submarine combat tour against the enemy sailing routes, in blockading the enemy sea ports, and in the operation for capturing the sea port Otomari and some islands.
In these operations, he proved himself as a brave and courageous officer. He skilfully conducted Communist political work with the aim of inspiring the men for excellent combat results. This assisted greatly the command in the combat mission.
Leading by the personal example of courage, he inspired the officers and the enlisted men to act bravely and boldly, and to fulfil their duty to the Motherland and the people.
As a political officer, he worked hard in spreading the knowledge of combat experience and ideological readiness in the struggle against the Japanese aggressors.
For exemplary conduct and execution of the soldiers duty, for courage and bravery, comrade SIZOV deserves state award medal “RED STAR”.
The full translation of the citation can be read here
Translation of the citation for the Order of the Medal for Combat Merit #1332105:
During the 11 years of his service in the Navy, comrade SIZOV proved himself as strong-willed, disciplined, and professional political officer. He possesses good organisational skills and extensive political officer experience.
During the course of whole his service, he diligently executed his duties. Thank to his honest, responsible attitude and constant improvement of his education, he grew up from an enlisted man position to an officer position Lieutenant Commander.
During his service, he dedicated a lot of energy and time to the task of improving moral and discipline of the Navy troops and the ship crews. He was permanently engaged in the Komsomol and Communist party activities and education. He systematically delivers propagandist activities. As a seasoned seaman, he loves his Navy service and enjoys respects among the troops. He skilfully direct Communist party political work in the unit.
For diligent 11 years of service in the Navy, for zealous service to the Motherland, comrade SIZOV deserves state award – medal “FOR COMBAT MERITS”.
The full translation of the citation can be read here
The full translation of the register card can be read here
More info on Admiral Sizov can be found here and here
Also included in the picture gallery are scans of images of L-8 and L-14 submarines on which he served as a political officer and a street named after him in the city of Severomorsk
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