Description
Documented Group of Soviet Awards
Awarded to Captain Ivan Nikolaevich Sintsev (Иван Николаевич Синцев)
This impressive group is very complete and comes with extensive and interesting research
This group of Soviet awards consists of the following items:
Order of the Red Banner #245718
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 44.66 mm in height, 37.19 mm in width and weighs 27.6 grams without its suspension. The mint mark Monetni Dvor and the serial number are located at the bottom of its reverse.
In nice, about average condition. Its details are still visible and both sides show several small dings and scratches. The enamels are without repairs and show some damage on the 3 o’clock ray of the center star and some minor chipping on the top banner. The white enamels are problem free. Both sides show an appealing dark patina and the double layer steel suspension is time period to the order. Its connection ring has not been cut and the order comes with an old ribbon.
Order of the Patriotic War 1st class #130524
Made of solid gold, silver and enamels. Measures 45.27 mm in height, 44.28 mm in width and weighs 30.2 grams without its screwplate. The mint mark Monetni Dvor in one line is located at the top of its reverse and the serial number at the bottom.
In great condition with beautiful toning to the silver and gold parts and light wear to the raised details. Its white and red enamels are very well preserved without repairs and show some minor contact marks only. Its screw has not been shortened and its well fitted silver screwplate is time period to the order.
Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class #255586
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 47.48 mm in height, 45.21 mm in width and weighs 25.0 grams without its screwplate. The mint mark Monetni Dvor in two lines is located at the bottom of its reverse as is its serial number.
In great condition with crisp details and a medium dark patina to the silver on both sides. Its white and red enamels are well preserved without repairs and show some minor contact marks only. Its screw has not been shortened and its well fitted screwplate is time period to the order.
Order of the Red Star #464501
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 48.21 in width, 46.59 in height and weighs 26.3 grams without its screwplate.
The order is in problem free condition with medium overall wear and features a beautiful frost-like service to the silver on its reverse; typical for this number range. The red enamels are without repairs and show several small dings and superficial flaking. Its screw has not been shortened and the order comes with its well fitted and time period silver screwplate
Order of the Red Star #491696
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 49.36 in width, 47.51 in height and weighs 29.5 grams without its screwplate.
The order is in nice condition with medium to strong wear to the raised details. A fair amount of detail is still visible and its screw has not been shortened. The enamels are problem free and the order comes with its well fitted and time period silver screwplate.
Medals for 15 and 20 years of Impeccable Service in the MVD with document
The medals are in superb condition with crisp details and flawless enamels. The 20 year service medal is made of silver and weighs 20.4 grams.
Their accompanying booklet is in equally great condition.
Order Booklet
In excellent condition with all pages firmly attached to the cover. The booklet mentions all numbered awards above which makes this a complete grouping
Translation of the citations:
Order of the Red Banner #245718
On May 2, 1945, in the battle for the Karstedt station and the crossing over the Leknitz River, while covering the flank of the 6th Guards Cavalry Division, despite heavy artillery and mortar fire on the battery’s firing positions, the battery destroyed two machine gun nests, 10 wagons, and 5 military trucks carrying supplies with direct fire from open firing positions. One artillery battery and one mortar battery were suppressed, and up to two enemy infantry companies were scattered and partially destroyed, thereby ensuring the advance of the 6th Guards Cavalry Division and its exit to the Elbe River.
For the courage and bravery displayed in battle, for the defeat inflicted on the enemy, and for the skilled management of the battery’s fire, the battery is worthy of the Government award of the Order of the Red Banner.
Order of the Patriotic War 1st Class #130524
On February 17, 1945, in the battle for the town of Gross Paglau in the Konitz district, while being at the front observation post directly in the combat formations of the squadrons of the 86th Cavalry Regiment and the 32nd Cavalry Division, the battery adjusted its fire. The battery destroyed four machine gun nests, suppressed one mortar battery, and scattered and partially destroyed up to one enemy infantry platoon.
In the battle on February 26, 1945, for the enemy’s strongpoint in Lottin, the battery scattered and partially destroyed up to one enemy infantry company, suppressed the fire of three machine gun nests, and destroyed one enemy field gun.
For the courage and bravery displayed in battle and for the skilled management of the battery’s fire, the battery is worthy of the Government award of the Order of the Patriotic War, 1st Class.
Order of the Patriotic War 2nd Class #255586
On June 29, 1944, in the area of Studenka, he timely and accurately conducted reconnaissance and established the presence of enemy infantry and their firepower, which allowed the brigade to independently decide the course of the battle, inflict losses, and force the defending enemy to flee across the Berezina River. On June 8, 1944, in the area of Berdovka, he accurately determined the presence of enemy infantry and firepower, which also allowed the brigade to destroy the defending police regiment of the enemy. During the offensive battles from June 23 to June 25, 1944, he skillfully and correctly organized reconnaissance of the enemy and their firepower, as well as the routes for the brigade’s crossing, which ensured successful actions in defeating the enemy by the brigade.
For courage and valor shown in battle, and for skillful and correct organization of reconnaissance, he is worthy of the Government award, the Order of the Patriotic War, 1st degree.
Order of the Red Star #464501
On September 26, 1943, in the area of Dosugovo-Khrapovo, he timely and accurately identified the presence of enemy motorized infantry and firepower, which allowed the brigade to independently achieve success in the battle, inflict damage, and turn the enemy into retreat. From September 18 to 28, he skillfully organized reconnaissance of the enemy and routes, which ensured the successful action of the brigade.
He is worthy of a government award – the Order of the Red Star.
Order of the Red Star #491696
On November 27, 1943, during a counterattack by the enemy in the area of the Dunik heights 196.2 and 196.6, Comrade Sintsev, while on an observation post, accurately identified the locations of the enemy’s infantry and firing points. Under heavy artillery fire, he personally approached the firing positions of one battery of rocket artillery (“RO”) of the 64th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade and the 3rd Battery of the 144th Guards Anti-Tank Artillery Regiment, and provided accurate information on the locations of the enemy’s infantry and firing points. As a result of the fire, three tanks were disabled, up to 500 enemy soldiers and officers were destroyed, and four stationary machine guns with crews were destroyed. For the initiative and courage displayed, Comrade Sintsev is deserving of the government award, the Order of the Red Banner.
More info on Capt. Sintsev can be found here
Also included in the picture gallery is Sintsev’s service record card and two digital pictures which show him wearing the awards in this grouping
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