Description
Soviet Group of the Order of the Red Star #1901730 and a Medal for the Victory over Germany
Awarded to Guards Senior Lieutenant Alexander Maksimovich Topchij (Александр Максимович Топчий)
Involved in the liberation of Rigo, Dvisnk, Krustpils, Madona and Auce
Awarded for delivering ammunition in a timely fashion under enemy fire
Soviet Order of the Red Star
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 48.27 mm in width, 46.43 mm in height and weighs 31.8 gram without its screwplate. The mint mark is located above, and the serial number underneath the screw post.
This original order is in excellent condition with most details crisp. The red enamel is beautiful and problem free without damage or repairs. Its screw has not been shortened and the nut is time period to the order.
Medal for the Victory over Germany
Made of gold plated brass. Measures 32.32 mm in width, 37.63 mm in height including its eyelet and weighs 16.7 gram without its suspension.
This medal is in nice condition with most details still present although the higher laying parts show medium wear and most gold plating is worn off. The medal comes with its time period suspension and with its old, worn ribbon.
Order booklet and Medal document
The award booklet is in good condition with all pages present and mentions the a Medal for Bravery and a Medal for Combat Merit (unnumbered) next to the Red Star.
The medal document is dated 1 March 1946 and mentions the awardee’s name
Brief and specific description of the personal feat or merits
“Comrade TOPCHIJ has lead his platoon in the operations for liberation of the Soviet Baltics and took part in liberation of the towns: RIGA, DVISNK, KRUSTPILS, MADONA, AUСE. In the environment of mobile warfare, often under enemy fire, TOPCHIJ’s platoon delivered the ammunitions in timely fashion.
Thanks to TOPCHIJ energetic and proactive actions, the fire squadrons were always resupplied in the engagements on the Libava sector during 20-28 February 1945. The formations o the 30 rifle corps, supported by our fire, advanced 7km towards the river Vartaja.
On 26 February 1945, comrade TOPCHIJ led the supply column towards the firing positions of the 1st squadron. They came under an enemy artillery mortar strike near Usaityukrogs (Усайтюкрогс). Exhibiting courage and bravery, comrade TOPCHIJ managed to take his column safely out of the enemy fire sector.
In the engagements near PAMPALI during 17-30 March 1945, comrade TOPCHIJ’s platoon managed to deliver over 6000 rockets to the firing positions, which greatly assisted to the successful fire mission conducted by the squadrons.
CONCLUSION: Guards Sr. Lieutenant TOPCHIJ always ensured reliable ammunitions delivery in any combat circumstances, which assisted in successful achievement of the combat objectives.”
The full translation of the research can be found below
More information on Lieutenant Topchij can be found here
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