Description
Order of Glory 3rd Class #111225
Awarded to Private Aleksej Fedorovich Soloviev (Алексей Федорович Соловьев)
For constructing a bridge at the river Western Bug (Poland) under heavy enemy artillery and mortar fire and not leaving his post after being wounded
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 46.65 mm in width, 48.71 mm in height and weighs 23.9 grams without its suspension.
This early order is in great, above average condition considering its an early piece. The enamels are problem free without repairs and show some scratches only. The higher laying parts show medium wear but many details are still visible. Its connection ring has not been cut.
Brief and specific description of the personal feat or merits:
Defending the Socialist Motherland in the sector of 76 rifle corps, he distinguished himself on the night 21-22 July 1944 during the construction of a bridge over the river Western Bug near the settlement Mlynska. Comrade SOLOVIEV was working on setting up bridge pillars. Working under intensive enemy artillery and mortar barrage of the construction site, comrade SOLOVIEV sustained a wound. He refused to depart to the battalion medical point, but had his wound dressed and returned back to setting up the bridge pillars.
I recommend him to be bestowed with order “GLORY III CLASS”.
Commander of 242 engineer-sapper “Nikopol” brigade
Major ZASIMUK
24 July 1944
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