Description
Soviet Documented group of an Order of the Patriotic War, Red Star and a MCM
Awarded to Political Officer and Sr. Lieutenant/Captain Ivan Pavlovich Averianov (Иван Павлович Аверьянов)
The group consists of the following items:
Order of the Red Star #649927
Made of solid silver and enamels. Measures 49.81 mm in width, 47.39 in height and weighs 29.5 gram.
The order is in nice condition with medium to strong wear on the higher laying parts of the center medalion. The enamel on the 7 o’clock ray of the star is completely lost but all other arms still have their original enamels in nice condition and without repairs. The screw of the star has not been shortened and the order comes with its time period silver screwplate.
Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class #361385
Made of solid gold, silver and enamels. Measures 46.69 mm in height, 44.23 mm in width and weighs 27.8 gram.
This order of the Patriotic War is in excellent condition with crisp details and problem free enamels. The screw of the order has not been shortened and the order comes with its time period screwplate.
Medal for Combat Merit
Made of solid silver and enamels. Measures 37.29 mm in height including its eyelet, 32.12 mm in width and weighs 18.4 gram without its suspension
The medal is in excellent condition with all details crisp. The order shows relatively few dings and scrachtes on both sides. The enemale filling the letters CCCP is all present and its connection ring has not been cut. The brass suspension and ribbon are time period to the medal.
Order Booklet with all awards above mentioned
In nice condition with all pages present and firmly attached. The document is numbered No 373542.
Research of the Order of the Red Star:
“Comrade AVERIANOV, as the party organiser of the unit, has achieved good results in extending the number of Communist party members. In the short period, the membership increased by 20 new members. The Communists and Komsomol members were prepared to spearhead the fight against the invaders. In the battle for the hill 203,9 and the village, comrade AVERIANOV organised the Communists into the assault squads. One of these squads was lead by AVERIANOV, who was one of the first to rush into the enemy trenches. The enemy counter attacked near the village Stepanovka on 23 August 1943 by the force of up to 2 infantry companies and 4 tanks. There was a moment, when some of our fighters quailed and began retreating. Comrade ARERIANOV, risking his life, stopped the retreating men, managed to organised them into a fighting unit and thus frustrated the enemy attack. The enemy plan failed.
Conclusion: He deserves state award – order “RED STAR”. ”
Research of the Order of the Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class:
“Captain AVERIANOV I.P. has been serving in the Red Army since 1939. He is the Patriotic war participant since July 1941 and has been bestowed with order “Red Star”. After that, he participated multiple times in combat engagements, has been wounded. In September 1943, serving in the 3rd battalion, 366 rifle regiment, 126 rifle “Gorlovka” Red Banner division, comrade AVERIANOV was the units political commissar. On 05 September, after intensive 24 hours fight near the village Novo-Bakhmutovka, the regiment began pursuing the enemy, who retreated towards the town Stalino. Being on the spearhead of the advance, the battalion encountered an enemy force on the dawn of September 6th, 1943. The battle ensued on the north-western side of the village Krasnogorovka. Captain AVERIANOV was on the right flank of the formation and made sure the troops were ready for an enemy counterattack. The enemy attacked with support of 7 tanks. The men fought gallantly being inspired by AVERIANOV’s example. But this was uneven fight. Comrade AVERIANOV was wounded in this engagement with a fragment of an exploded tank shell into the lower right side of the torso and into the left hip. Comrade AVERIANOV remained laying semi-unconscious on the battlefield until he was salvaged by our troops in the next advance. He was hospitalised and spent time in town Baku.
Comrade AVERIANOV is disciplinned and well educated political officer, devoted to the Socialist Motherland. He dedicates whole his life to the cause of defeating the German invaders.
Captain AVERIANOV deserves order “PATRIOTIC WAR II CLASS”. ”
Below you can will the full translation of the research:
More information on Averianov can be found here
Also included are scans of the combat diary and battle maps (see picture galley)
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