Description
Group of two Orders of the Red Star
Awarded to Jr. Sergeant Ivan Afanasyevich Krapivyansky (Иван Афанасьевич Крапивянский)
For destroying 3 enemy tanks, repairing 12 telephone cable breaches under aerial bombing and 8 breaches under machine gun and mortar fire
Interesting to note that the serial numbers of the Red Stars are very close by!
Order of the Red Star #1742510
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 47.86 mm in width, 46.17 mm in height and weighs 30.7 gram without its screwplate. The mint mark is located above, and the serial number underneath the screw post.
The order is in great condition with problem free enamels. The higher laying parts on its obverse show light to medium wear only and most details are still present. The well fitted screwplate is time period to the order and the screw has not been shortened.
Order of the Red Star #1742529
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 47.96 mm in width, 46.31 mm in height and weighs 32.6 gram without its screwplate. The mint mark is located above, and the serial number underneath the screw post.
In similar condition with the previous one apart from some superficial flaking on top of the hammer and sickle. Both stars have very similar patina as well.
Brief excerpt of the citations:
Cavalier: machine gun and artillery junior sergeant, Ivan Afanasyevich Krapivyanets. He was awarded the first Order of the Red Star for detecting enemy positions and equipment, preparing initial data for firing, which resulted in the enemy artillery battery being suppressed, the dispersion of infantry and tanks in the area of point 43.8, and the repulsion of two counterattacks. Additionally, two enemy tanks were destroyed and one was set on fire in the area of Klebov, at point 45.5. He was awarded the second order for performing communication repairs, eliminating 12 breaches during aerial bombing and 8 breaches under machine gun and mortar fire. He later rose to the rank of senior sergeant.
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