Description
Group of Soviet awards: Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class, Red Star, Bravery Medal and Campaign Medals
Awarded to Guards Corporal Ivan Isakovich Moskalenko (Готлиб Моисеевич Дубинский)
For providing accurate reconnaissance and communications under heavy fire, restoring disrupted lines, delivering orders under bombing, and directing effective regimental fire by locating numerous enemy machinegun, mortar, and artillery positions. In close combat he personally killed five and capturing seven soldiers
This group consists of the following items:
Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class #744533
Made of gold, silver and enamels. Measures 46.39 mm in height, 44.67 mm in width and weighs 25.8 grams without its screwplate.
This order is in excellent condition with a beautiful patina to the silver and few traces of wear to the silver base. The red and white enamels are well preserved without repairs and show some dings and scratches only. The screw of the order has not been shortened and the order comes with its time period screwplate.
Order of the Red Star #753692
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 49.03 mm in width, 47.33 in height and weighs 28.3 grams without its screwplate.
In equally nice condition as the Order of the Patriotic War with most details visible on even the raised areas of the soldier. The enamels are well preserved without chipping or repairs with some contact marks only. Both sides show an appealing toning to the silver and its screw has not been shortened. The order comes with its time period screwplate.
Medal for Bravery #400164
Made of silver and red lacquer. Measures 37.20 mm in diameter and 2.69 mm in thickness. The height of the medal is 41.49 mm including its eyelet and it weighs 26.5 grams. This piece was originally awarded on a rectangular suspension which was replaced by a pentagon shaped one according to new 1943 regulations on wearing Soviet awards.
In well above average condition with its details mostly visible and relatively few dings and scratches. The original red lacquer filling the letters CCCP is almost completely present and covered with a layer of dirt. Its connection ring has not been cut.
Medal for the Victory over Japan
Made of brass. Measures 32.20 mm in diameter, 37.20 mm in height including its eyelet and it weighs 17.1 grams.
In excellent condition with most of the original gold like luster present and few traces of wear.
Medal for the Victory over Germany
Made of brass. Measures 32.33 mm in diameter, 37.67 mm in height including its eyelet and it weighs 17.9 grams.
In equally nice condition and the Medal for the Victory over Japan with crisp details and full luster.
Research of the Order of the Patriotic War:
While fighting to repel the attacks of major enemy forces of tanks and infantry near Žagarė, Latvian SSR (Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic), in August 1944, comrade Moskalenko was positioned in an observation post with forward tank units and while operating under a firestorm of enemy machinegun, mortar, and artillery fire, he provided continuous observation, reporting on important targets such as enemy infantry and tank concentrations, which were scattered or destroyed by the regiment’s fire. During this time comrade Moskalenko discovered 6 enemy machinegun positions, a mortar battery, and an infantry concentration.
In offensive fighting in December 1944 near the village of Pampāļi, Latvian SSR, comrade Moskalenko, while operating under conditions of continuous enemy fire, discovered four machinegun positions and an artillery battery which were suppressed by the regiment’s fire.
In combat on 25 March 1945 north of Priekule, Latvian SSR, comrade Moskalenko discovered an enemy infantry concentration and called the regiment’s fire against it, which resulted in the concentration being scattered and as many as 70 German soldiers were killed.
Is worthy of the “Order of the Patriotic War II Class”.
Research of the Order of the Red Star:
On the front since August 1942 as a mortar crew member Guards Corporal Moskalenko I. I. displayed exceptional valor and bravery in combat against the German invaders.
During the attack of the enemy lead edge and subsequent advance, comrade Moskalenko continuously followed the infantry fighting formations, discovered enemy firing positions and concentrations, and reported them in a timely manner to the commander with the result being the discovered targets were quickly destroyed by the battalion’s fire.
On 27.6.1944 near the village of Zabolote, Vitebsk Oblast, comrade Moskalenko discovered a group of Hitlerites after which he entered hand-to-hand combat and personally killed 5 and captured 7 Hitlerites, thus comrade Moskalenko emerged from the uneven struggle as the victor.
Comrade Moskalenko is worthy of the state award the “Order of the Red Star”.
Research of the Medal for Combat Merit:
1. Red Army Regiment Commandant Section, Guards Corporal Moskalenko Ivan Isakovich who, while positioned with the division commander on 12 December 1942, reliably and accurately provided information about the enemy.
When the enemy conducted indirect artillery and mortar fire and communications were disrupted, comrade Moskalenko quickly restored communications.
On 14.8.1943 when positioned in an observation post with the deputy regimental commander at the time when 50 enemy aircraft bombed the observation post, comrade Moskalenko received the order to deliver instructions and he delivered them while risking his life.
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