Description
Group of two Orders of the Red Star
Consecutive numbers!
Awarded to Guards Sergeant Ivan Petrovich Fedorenko (Иван Петрович Федоренко)
For destroying enemy troops and weapons with artillery fire in October 1944, and for bravery in East Prussia in February 1945, where he killed two enemy soldiers and captured weapons under heavy fire
Order of the Red Star #2069298
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 48.58 mm in width, 47.10 mm in height and weighs 32.4 grams without its screwplate. The mint mark is located above, and the serial number underneath the screw post.
The order shows wear, with several dings and scratches to the silver and some chips to the enamel. Nevertheless, most details remain visible and the majority of the red enamel is intact, giving it a presentable appearance. The well-fitted screwplate is original to the period, and the screw has not been shortened. The screwpost shows signs of reinforcement (?), but as visible in the gallery images, the original silver solder is still present.
Order of the Red Star #2069299
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 48.32 mm in width, 46.61 mm in height and weighs 31.6 grams without its screwplate. The mint mark is located above, and the serial number underneath the screw post.
Also in worn condition but better preserved enamels than the previous one. Several dings and scratches can be seen on the silver base and the raised areas show medium wear. This order too comes with a well fitted and correct screplate and unshortened screw.
Brief excerpt of the citation Red Star #2069298:
During the enemy’s defensive breakthrough on October 5, 1944, Comrade Fedorenko’s gun destroyed an enemy infantry squad, demolished a machine-gun bunker, and suppressed a mortar battery.
From October 7 to October 10, 1944, while in a pursuit group, Comrade Fedorenko’s gun, in the area of Asokol, destroyed with direct fire one heavy machine gun with its crew, and knocked out one enemy truck with infantry.
The full translation can be read here
Brief excerpt of the citation Red Star #2069299:
On February 5, 1945, in the area of the village Bartelsdorf (East Prussia), the enemy launched a counterattack and tried to bypass our infantry. At that time, the command post of the 85th Guards Rifle Regiment and the command group of the regiment were located in the houses.
The situation became dangerous and outside help was needed. The chief of staff of the division, Guards Major Mutovkin, urgently organized a group of soldiers from the artillery division, including Comrade Fedorenko.
Despite life-threatening danger under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire, Comrade Fedorenko rushed into the attack with the group, showing courage and bravery. He personally killed two Hitlerites in combat, captured two light machine guns and four submachine guns.
The full translation can be read here
More information on Sgt. Fedorenko can be found here
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