Description
Medal of Nakhimov #3004
Awarded to telegraphist II class of the submarine M-32 Stepan Petrovich Sobko (Степан Петрович Собко)
For participating in 2 submarine combat tours, replacing his wounded comrades. Despite unfamiliar and challenging environment he exhibiting courage and bravery under death explosive charges dropped by the enemy motorboats and aviation
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Made of gold plated brass. It measures 36.15 mm in width, 44.41 mm in height and weighs 21.2 grams without its suspension. Featuring admiral Nakhimov surrounded by 110 ‘pearls’. The serial number, “3004”, is stamped on the side of the medal. The minimum known serial number for this variation is 1627 the maximum is 5855.
In excellent overall condition with relatively few dings and scratches. Its higher laying parts show light wear and have their details perfectly visible. There have been no repairs and a fair amount of the gold plating is still present. The medal comes with a double layer suspension and old ribbon.
Desirable award with great research to a submariner. Scarce as such
Brief, concrete description of his feat of arms or accomplishments:
During the period of the Patriotic war, comrade SOBKO served as a radio operator on the mother ship “Elbrus”. He provided excellent radio signalling capability during the combat operations of the submarines of the 3rd submarine squadron, 2nd Red Banner submarine brigade, Black Sea Fleet. During the enemy air raids against the mother ship “Elbrus”, he bravely and steadfastly maintained his combat post, inspiring his mates by personal example of courage and bravery.
Comrade SOBKO participated in 2 submarine combat tours, replacing his wounded comrades. Despite unfamiliar and challenging environment, he provided excellent radio signalling capability, exhibiting courage and bravery under enemy death explosive charges dropped by the enemy motorboats and aviation.
Commander of the submarine M-32
Captain-Lieutenant signature /MARGOLIN/
The full translation of the citation can be read here
More info on Sobko can be found here and information on the M-32 submarine here
Also included in the picture gallery are images of the M-32 Submarine, its captain and images of the mother ship ‘Elbrus’
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