Description
Soviet Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class #906225
Awarded to Guards Sr. Sergeant Nikolaj Andreevich Maksimenko (Николай Андреевич Максименко)
For destroying 3 tanks and eliminating 45 Germans in the operation for the breakthrough of the strong fortification line near the village Novo-Podolsk (Ukraine)
Made of solid silver, gold and enamels. The order measures 43.12 mm in width, 44.76 mm in height and weighs 28.2 gram without its screwplate. Its serial number and mint mark are located on the bottom of its reverse.
In excellent condition with crisp details and light overall wear to the silver base. The red and white enamels are problem free without repairs and show some minor contact marks on the rays only. It comes with its original, time period screwplate and its screw has not been shortened.
Brief description of his feat of arms or achievements:
“The gun crew under his command destroyed 3 tanks and eliminated 45 Germans in the operation for the breakthrough of the strong fortification line near the village Novo-Podolsk on 02 February 1944. He deserves state award order “PATRIOTIC WAR II CLASS””
The full translation of the research can be found below:
More info on Sergeant Maksimenko can be found here
Also included in the picture gallery is a combat map of Novo-Podolsk of February 3rd 1944
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