Description
Order of Alexander Nevsky #29891
Awarded to Lieutenant Isidor Ivanovich Kovalenko (Сидор Иванович Коваленко)
For displaying exceptional courage and resourcefulness during combat in March 1945 near Rybnik and Ratibor. Notably, he outflanked the enemy, captured houses, and killed around 40 German soldiers. He pursued the enemy, killing 23 more and taking two prisoners. In close combat, he killed four enemy soldiers and shot seven with his machine gun, setting a fearless example for his troops
Made of solid silver and enamels. Measures 51.24 mm in height, 49.94 mm in width and weighs 40.1 grams without its screwplate. The serial number and the mint mark Monetni Dvor are located at the 6 o’clock position underneath the screwpost.
This original order of Alexander Nevsky is in superb condition with all details crisp. Even the higher laying parts on the obverse show light wear only. Almost all of the gold plating is present and the enamels are flawless with small contact marks only. Its screw has not been shortened there have been no repairs. It comes with its time period and well fitted screwplate.
Beautiful example with amazing research. Scarce as such
Brief, concrete description of his feat of arms or achievements:
The excellent qualities of a resourceful, fearless combat commander, Lieutenant Kovalenko displayed in combat during the breakthrough of the German defense lines near the city of Rybnik and during the fighting for the city of Ratibor (March 26-31, 1945). For example, during the fighting for the town of Fichgrund in the Ratibor region (Germany) on March 28 and 29, 1945, Lieutenant Kovalenko, taking a courageous decision, outflanked the enemy from the left and after an assault occupied several houses. Having captured some Faust rounds, comrade Kovalenko started using them to set the houses, which were turned into firing positions by the Germans, on fire, and successfully pushed forward. During this bold operation Lieutenant Kovalenko’s company killed up to 40 German soldiers.
Pursuing the enemy, comrade Kovalenko finished them off on March 30, 1945 to the right of the village of Dembitsch (Germany), where he killed 23 hitlerites and took two prisoners. The others retreated in panic, being pursued by our troops.
In man-to-man combat, comrade Kovalenko killed 4 enemy soldiers and shot 7 soldiers with his machine gun, displaying examples of courage and fearlessness in front of his men and officers.
He deserves to be awarded the Order of Aleksandr Nevsky.
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