Description
Order of Alexander Nevsky #39515
Awarded to Captain Vladimir Vladimirovich Elagin (Владимир Владимирович Елагин)
For seizing control over the German fortified positions in the settlement Mysłyakowice [Poland], capturing prisoners of war and sustaining only insignificant casualties and for capturing the settlement Imielin Jazd the next day
Made of solid silver and enamels. Measures 51.47 mm in height, 50.27 mm in width and weighs 42.4 grams without screwplate. The serial number and the mint mark Monetni Dvor are located at the 6 o’clock position underneath the screw.
In nice overall condition with medium wear to the raised details and much of the original gilding on the pollaxes still present. The enamels are problem free without repairs, chipping or damage but show several small dings and scratches. Its screw has not been shortened and the order comes with its time period and well fitted screwplate.
Brief, concrete description of his feat of arms or achievements:
On 25 January 1945, in the combat engagements of 1 Ukrainian front for the settlement Chrzanów, comrade ELAGIN’s rifle battalion received a combat objective to seize control over the German fortified positions in the settlement Mysłyakowice. Having perform a bold manoeuvre, he seized the enemy fortified position in a swift assault, capturing prisoners of war and sustaining only insignificant casualties. Acting as battalion commander, comrade ELAGIN was efficient in leading his battalion.
On 26 January 1945, comrade ELAGIN’s rifle battalion force crossed the river Przemsza during a combat engagement. The troops crossed the river to the western bank utilising the available ad hoc means. Then, with a bold attack, they captured the hill 279.0 and the settlement Imielin Jazd, thus flanking the enemy force defending in Dziećkowice Jazd and enlarging the bridgehead on the western bank. He is personally brave and decisive. Being present among the rifle fighting formation, he lead by personal example and inspires the troops for combat feats.
He deserves state award order “ALEKSANDER NEVSKY”.
The full translation of the research can be read below:
More information on Capt. Elagin can be found here
Also included in the picture gallery is the combat diary of the 135th Rifle Division on 25-26 January 1945, two battle maps of the 497th Rifle Regiment 135th Rifle Division on 25-26 January 1945 and two scans of images of Capt. Elagin, one of which shows him wearing his Order of Nevsky
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