Description
Documented Group of Soviet Awards
Awarded to Lt. Colonel Grigorj Ivanovich Schinov (Григорий Иванович Щинов)
For exemplary organization and leadership of brigade rear services during multiple combat operations from 1942 to 1945 in Karelia and near Nikel. As head of the organization and planning section, and later acting rear area commander, Major Schinov ensured continuous supply of ammunition, fuel, and provisions despite severe shortages of transport and extremely difficult terrain and weather conditions
This group of Soviet awards consists of the following items:
Order of the Red Banner #374686
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 44.51 mm in height, 35.91 mm in width and weighs 24.7 grams without its suspension. The mint mark Monetni Dvor and the serial number are located at the bottom of its reverse.
In superb, near mint condition with full gold plating. Its details are crisp on even the raised areas and its enamels are perfectly preserved without repairs. Both sides show a medium patina and the double layer steel suspension is time period to the order. Its connection ring has not been cut.
Order of the Patriotic War 1st class #46864
Made of solid gold, silver and enamels. Measures 45.12 mm in height, 43.578 mm in width and weighs 29.4 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 a lovely toning to the gold on its reverse and light wear to the raised areas like the separately attached hammer and sickle. Its enamels are well preserved without repairs and show a tiny superficial chip on top of the 9 o’clock ray only, barely visible with the naked eye. 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 #444010
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 47.91 mm in height, 45.73 mm in width and weighs 22.5 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 superb condition with crisp details and a medium patina to the silver on both sides. The white and red enamels are very well preserved without repairs or chips. Its screw has not been shortened and its well fitted screwplate is time period to the order.
Order of the Red Star #701703
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 49.92 in width, 48.38 in height and weighs 29.2 grams without its screwplate.
In excellent condition with light overall wear and much of the detail of the soldier still visible. The red enamels are without repairs and a few small dings and scratches only. Its screw has not been shortened and the order comes with its well fitted and time period screwplate.
Order of the Red Star #2757723
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 48.00 in width, 45.97 in height and weighs 32.4 grams without its screwplate.
The order is also in great condition with light wear to the raised areas and crisp details. The enamels are well preserved and only show a couple of contact marks. The order comes with its well fitted and time period screwplate.
Order Booklet
In excellent condition with all pages firmly attached to the cover.
Translation of the citations:
Order of the Red Star #701703
Working as the head of organisation and planning section of the brigade rear area since 25 October 1942, he proved himself as an energetic, initiative, disciplined, and very knowledgeable in how rear services of a unit work.
During the period of combat operation agains the Finnish invaders from 20-24 June 1944, brigade rear area commander was wounded and taken out of action, so that the whole responsibility for the rear area and materiel supplies was delegated to comrade SCHINOV.
There were only 36 trucks GAZ-AA available in the brigade rear area for delivery of ammunitions, fuel, horse fodder, etc. At the same time, the pace of the brigade advance required relocation of the rear area positions and depots every 2 days, which would require 150-200 trucks.
Despite those facts and by means of personal example and ability of tireless work, comrade SCHINOV organised relocation of the brigade rear area functions. Such, when the brigade was advancing 30-40km per day seizing the settlements Svir’stroj, Pryazha, Suoyarvi, and others, the brigade rear area functions were following closely the advancing troops. The functions like field bakery, supplies distribution point, and others could provide full support, which ensured success in the combat operations.
Major SCHINOV is fully devoted to the Motherland and deserves to be bestowed with state award order “PATRIOTIC WAR I CLASS”. [later downgraded to a Red Star]
The full translation can be read here
Order of the Patriotic War 1st Class #46864
He was previously bestowed with order “Red Star” by decree “0445 on 09.09.1944 for supplying the brigade troops with ammunition in difficult conditions of mountainous and forested terrain.
In the sector of the settlement Nikel’, the brigade conducted a march deep inside enemy territory and reached the main road Nikel’ – Salmiyarvi. Under these difficult conditions of combat operation and lack of roads, Major SCHINOV managed to organise well the supply service and provide the brigade with all the required materiel for combat operations. This effort assisted the defeat of enemy near the settlement Nikel’.
For excellent organisation of material supplies during ghettos combat operation for Nikel’, he deserves order “PATRIOTIC WAR I CLASS”.
Order of the Patriotic War 2nd Class #444010
During the offensive operation during March–April 1945, under the conditions of the spring muddy roads, supplying the brigade’s units with everything necessary for life and combat became especially difficult.
Through his highly efficient and initiative-driven work, Major SCHINOV organised uninterrupted logistical and material support for the brigade’s units with everything required for life and combat, thereby contributing to the successful completion of the combat missions assigned to the brigade.
By his organisational efforts, he directed the entire rear services personnel of the brigade toward accomplishing the combat tasks assigned to the brigade and ensured the continuous functioning of all rear departments to provide the units with everything necessary.
For uninterrupted supply of the brigade’s units with everything needed for life and combat under the conditions of the spring thaw, he is worthy of being awarded the order of “PATRIOTIC WAR II CLASS”.
24 April 1945
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