Description
Order of Glory 3rd Class #177202
Awarded to Private Fedor Markovich Skomorokh (Федор Маркович Скоморох)
For destroying 1 vehicle, 1 heavy machine gun and 15 enemy soldiers and thus providing significant support to our advancing infantry in August 1944 at Dębica [Poland]
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 47.34 mm in width, 49.51 mm in height and weighs 23.7 grams without its suspension.
This early order is in great, above average condition considering its an early piece. The enamels are very well preserved without repairs, flaking or scratches. The raised parts like the wreath and tower show light to medium wear and many details are still visible. Its connection ring has not been cut and the order comes with its time period double layer suspension.
Early piece with interesting research
Brief and specific description of the personal feat or merits:
Being in the combat area near the city of Dębica [Poland] from 20.8 to 23.8.44, he destroyed the following enemy forces and equipment during the combat operations: 1 vehicle and 1 heavy machine gun thereby providing significant support to our advancing infantry.
On 22.8.44, having thrown the enemy infantry into panic, his gun destroyed up to 15 enemy soldiers.
Comrade Skomorokhov is worthy of being awarded the governmental award – the Order of Glory 3rd degree.
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