Description
Order of Glory 3rd Class #364377
Awarded to Guards Private Stepashkin Semion Sergeevich (Степашкин Семен Сергеевич)
For courage during the Leningrad Siege
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 48.22 mm in width; 49.61 mm in height and weighs 23.3 grams. The serial number is located on top of its reverse.
In excellent condition with most details present and problem free enamels. Its connection ring is cut and its double layer steel suspension and ribbon are time period to the medal.
Brief and specific description of the personal feat or merits:
He participated in the fight against the Germano-Fascist invaders during the Patriotic war since June 1941 on the Leningrad front. In the regiment since February 1942. He has been a participant of all the regiment engagements, in which he proved himself as courageous and decisive warrior. He lead by example drawing the other soldiers into the action, which assisted the achievement of the combat objectives. In combat during the Patriotic war he sustained four wounds, two of which were severe. He is recommended for the order of GLORY III CLASS.
Comman 92 Guards rifle “Leningrad” Aleksander Nevsky order regiment
Guards Lt. Colonel /ZHUKOV/ 22 May 1945″
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