Description
Order of Glory 3rd Class #330482
Awarded to Senior Sergeant Dmitriy Petrovich Danilchevskiy (Дмитрий Петрович Данильчевский)
For destroying two heavy machine guns, one light machine gun, and killing 21 German and Hungarian soldiers with mortar fire, as well as for personally killing two Hungarian soldiers with his machine gun during fighting in Budapest
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 47.22 mm in width, 49.25 mm in height and weighs 24.6 grams without its suspension. The serial number is located on top of its reverse.
In excellent condition with its details perfectly visible and an appealing layer of even dark patina. Its enamels on the small red star and the lower banner are well preserved without repairs and show some dings and scratches only. Its connection ring has not been cut and its double layer steel suspension and ribbon are time period to the order.
Brief and specific description of the personal feat or merits:
In combats for Budapest (Hungary) Danilchevskiy by fire of his mortars destroyed 2 heavy machine-guns, 1 light machine-gun and killed 21 German and Hungary soldiers.
By fire from his machine-gun he personally killed 2 Hungarians.
Deserves awarding by order “Glory” 3rd Class.
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