Soviet Medal for Bravery #559020

Description

Medal for Bravery #559020

Awarded to the Azerbaijani Sergeant Hamid Kulamovich Suleimanov (Гамед Гуланович Сулейманов)

For restoring the communication line that had been severed in 10 places under continuous artillery shelling by the enemy, ensuring uninterrupted operation of the battery

Made of solid silver. Measures 37.17 mm in diameter and 2.62 mm in thickness. The height of the medal is 42.47 mm including the eyelet and it weighs 26.8 gram without its suspension. 

In well-worn but respectable condition, with multiple dings, scratches, and a dark patina on both sides. The raised details, including the tank and planes, remain crisp and well-defined. The lacquer in the lettering has worn off, was later restored, but has since partially worn away again. The connection ring remains intact and uncut, and the medal is accompanied by its original period suspension and old ribbon.

Short translation of the research:

Awarded for the fact that during the battles on 22.6.43, near height 95.0, under continuous artillery shelling by the enemy, he restored the communication line that had been severed in 10 places, ensuring uninterrupted operation of the battery.

More information on Sgt. Suleimanov can be found here

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