Description
Soviet Documented group of an Order of the Patriotic War and a Bravery Medal
Awarded to Sergeant Mikhail Markovich Markov (Михаил Маркович Марков)
This group consists of the following items:
Order of the Patriotic War 1st class #40481
Made of 14 ct gold, silver and enamels. Measures 45.33 mm in height and 43.06 mm in width. It weighs 29.12 gram.
This early variation order of the Patriotic War 1st class is in excellent condition with problem free enamels. The gold base shows almost no dings or scratches on either side and shows a very attractive luster. The red enamel shows several tiny dings and scratches but is in overall excellent condition. The white enamel is in even better condition and shows no flaws at all.
Bravery Medal #198781
Made of solid silver. Measures 42.04 mm in height (incl. the eyelet) and 37.08 mm in width.
The medal is in nice condition with all details visible. The order shows several dings and scrachtes on both sides. The connection ring is uncut and original to the medal. The silver suspension is also original and measures 31.49 mm in width at its widest point and 17.09 mm in height (excluding the eyelet).
Award Booklet with both medals mentioned.
Dated 1 April 1943 and filled out in 1946.
An amazing group with items in outstanding condition
Research of the Order of the Patriotic War 1st class:
Brief, concrete description of his feat of arms or achievements:
“On January 25, 1944 the commander of the pole line platoon was wounded while carrying out the assignment of organizing communications between the 112th Rifle Corps command post and the 377th Rifle Division command post near the village of Dolgovo.
With contempt for death, and subjected to artillery and mortar fire, comrade Markov assumed command of the platoon and ensured the task was completed. Comrade Markov’s platoon placed more than 100 kilometers of pole wire line, stringing the line over a morass. While carrying out the task of placing the line, the platoon mainly had to physically carry all equipment themselves.
Near the village of Saviny Polyany the platoon placed the line across the fields from the water, facing a lack of roads and subjected to enemy fire.
Comrade Markov’s platoon carried out all of its assignments ahead of schedule. Throughout the period of combat it maintained uninterrupted communications with the commander of the 377th Rifle Division.
He deserves to be awarded the Order of the Patriotic War, 1st Class.”
Research of the Bravery Medal:
Brief, concrete description of his feat of arms or achievements:
“During the Smerdynya operation the platoon in which comrade Markov was assistant platoon leader carried out the assignment of providing wire communications between the Army staff and the 198th Rifle Division. At this point he displayed maximum vigor and the willpower of a true leader in the performance of duty. His sector of the line passed through a clearing in the woods, which was constant subjected to artillery and mortar shelling. On February 13 of this year he was given orders to provide the Division commander’s observation post with communications across a minefield. Lying on his stomach comrade Markov crawled for 400 meters, choosing a corridor for laying the cable, and in this sector he disarmed seven mines.
On February 16 of this year a shell exploded near comrade Markov’s monitoring post; a dugout was destroyed and four troops were trapped under the debris. Within 10 minutes comrade Markov freed the men. After this he gave first aid to them and led them in mending the line. In life-threatening spots he shouted Bolshevik battle cries, calling for victory, and in 30 minutes 20 breaks were repaired.
For his personal heroism and bravery, I apply for him to be awarded the Medal for Courage.”
Below you can find the full translation of the research of both awards:
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