Description
Soviet Order of Glory 2nd class #35378
Awarded Private Andrej Efimovich Duma (Андрей Ефимович Дума)
For destroying 5 machine-gun positions, 2 pillboxes, 10 meters of the barbed wire obstacles, and up to 10 German troops
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 45.62 mm in width, 47.98 mm in height and weighs 22.4 grams without its suspension. The serial number is located on top of its reverse.
This original order is in excellent, well above average condition with almost all gold plating present. The red enamels are pristine and without any chipping or flaking. The higher laying parts of its obverse show almost no wear and all details are still visible and crisp. The order comes with its time period double layer steel suspension and its connection ring has not been cut.
Scarce award and very hard to upgrade in this condition!
Brief, concrete description of his feat of arms or achievements:
In the offensive operations conducted by the regiment, comrade DUMA has proven himself as a courageous warrior in the struggle against the German invaders.
In the engagement for the settlement Podborze on 10 March 1945, his gun crew inflicted the following damage to the enemy: 5 machine-gun positions, 2 pillboxes, 10 meters of the barbed wire obstacles, and up to 10 German troops.
For exhibited courage and bravery, comrade DUMA deserves state award – order “PATRIOTIC WAR II CLASS”
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