Description
Order of Glory 3rd Class #143111
Awarded to Guards Private Vasilij Efimovich Novikov (Василий Ефимович Новиков)
For spotting enemy firing positions from a forward observation post which resulted in the destroying of all targets and breaking through the enemy defense line. In the subsequent enemy pursuit Novikov killed 4 enemy soldiers by his personal firearms
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 47.13 mm in width, 48.89 mm in height and weighs 22.5 grams without its suspension.
This early order is in great, above average condition considering its an early piece. The enamels are problem free and show some minor superficial flaking only. The higher laying parts show medium wear but many details are still visible. Its connection ring has been cut.
Early piece with interesting research
Brief and specific description of the personal feat or merits:
Since 22 August 1944, comrade NOVIKOV has been manning the forward observation post and spotting the enemy firing positions, calling in the artillery strikes, and correcting the fire. He spotted and relayed targeting data on 2 enemy machine-gun positions, an anti-tank cannon on open sight position, a mortar battery, and an enemy observation post. All these targets were suppressed and partially destroyed by the fire of the artillery squadron. This effort assisted our troops in breaking through the enemy defense line. In the subsequent enemy pursuit operation, comrade NOVIKOV advanced among our infantry troops, entered the station Pîrliţa and killed 4 enemy soldiers by his personal firearms.
Commander of 6 Guards paratrooper artillery regiment.
26 August 1944 Guards Lt.Colonel signature /PETROV/
He deserves state award order “GLORY III CLASS”.
The full research translation can be read below:
More information on Novikov can be found here
Also included in the picture gallery is the combat report of the 5th Guards Paratrooper Division and a map of Pîrliţa mentioned in the citation
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