Description
Order of Glory 3rd Class #431440
Awarded to private Nikolaj Timofeevich Churygin (Николай Тимофеевич Чурыгин)
For courageously advancing towards the enemy positions eliminating 11 Fascist troops while being wounded. Private Churygin was wounded 3 times in total
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 45.32 mm in width, 48.13 mm in height and weighs 21.9 grams without its suspension.
This early order is in worn condition but the enamels on the red star and banner are fully present with some superficial flaking only. Some of the higher laying parts lost their details but a fair amount is still visible. Its connection ring has not been cut and the order comes with a double layer steel suspension and old ribbon.
Brief translation of the citation:
Light machine-gunner, 3 rifle company, 2 rifle battalion, 271 Guards rifle regiment.
Sustained 3 light wound 23.08.1943, 21.07.1944, 16.01.1945.
Recommendation for order “GLORY III CLASS”:
On 15 January 1945, in the combat operations near the settlement Byki, he courageously advanced forward towards the enemy positions and with the fire of his weapon suppressed enemy rifle and machine-gun fire, which allowed our infantry to close uninhibitedly to the enemy trenches. Being wounded, he continued firing his weapon uninterruptedly, which ensured success in this combat engagement. In this battle, comrade CHURIKIN eliminated 11 Fascist troops. He deserves to be bestowed with order “GLORY III CLASS”
Signed by the commander of 271 Guards rifle regiment
Guards Captain /KVYASHKOVSKY/
More information on Private Churygin can be found here
Also included in the picture gallery:
- a battle map of the 271st Guards Rifle Regiment, 88th Guards Rifle Division in January 1945
- Private Churygin’s transfer paper
- combat diary 271st Guards Rifle Regiment of 15 January 1945
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