Description
Order of Glory 2nd class #10392
Awarded to Sr. Sergeant Vasilij Ivanovich Ivanov (Василий Иванович Иванов)
For being the first to rush into the enemy trenches with his section under heavy enemy artillery fire, where they knocked out 2 machine-gun positions and their crews with hand-grenades and killed 8 Fritzes
Thin variation made of silver and enamels. Measures 47.23 mm in width, 49.12 mm in height and weighs 22.2 grams without its suspension. The serial number ‘10392’ is located on top of its reverse.
In a nice, above average condition with a fair amount of gold plating still present. The red enamels on both the top star as the lower ribbon are fully original without repairs and show some small dings and scratches only. The order comes with its time period steel suspension and old ribbon. Its connection ring has not been cut.
Brief, concrete description of his feat of arms or achievements:
On 14 January 1945, during the breakthrough of the German defences near the grove “Pistolet”, comrade IVANOV proved himself as a brave and courageous soldier.
Under heavy enemy artillery fire, he and his section were the first to rush into the enemy trenches, where they knocked out 2 machine-gun positions and their crews with hand-grenades and killed 8 Fritzes, thus enabling the company to advance forward and accomplish its combat mission.
For exhibited bravery and courage, comrade IVANOV deserves the order order “PATRIOTIC WAR II CLASS”.
The full translation of the research can be read below:
More information on Sgt. Ivanov can be found here
Also included in the picture gallery are the combat diary of the 15th Rifle Division, the combat diary of the 676th Rifle Regiment and two scans of maps of the 15th Rifle Division on 14 January 1945
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