Description
Order of the Red Banner #111562
Awarded to SU-76 gun commander Sergeant Major Nikolay Ivanovich Fomichev (Николай Иванович Фомичев)
For destroying 75 German soldiers, over 60 carts with military supplies, 15 machine guns, up to 160 horses and many other weapons with his self-propelled gun in Estonia. Despite the enormous enemy numerical superiority Fomichev held his position until the approach of the main forces
For his bravery Sgt. Fomichev was recommended for the Order of Lenin!
Made of solid silver and enamels. Measures 45.35 mm in height, 37.21 mm in width and it weighs 23.4 grams without its suspension. The serial number and mint mark are located at the 6 o’clock position of its reverse.
In decent, about average condition with light wear to the silver parts like the center wreath and torch. The white enamel is flawless and the red enamel shows some chipping and flaking; most noticeable on top and the lower ray of the center star. Both sides show medium patina to the silver and several small dings. Its connection ring has been cut and the order comes with its time period double layer suspension and old ribbon.
Brief, concrete description of his feat of arms or achievements:
In a battle with a large enemy grouping on September 21, 1944, in the Porkuni Manor area of the Estonian SSR, the self-propelled gun commander Sergeant Major Nikolai Ivanovich Fomichev, boldly rushing forward to seize the crossroads along which the enemy was retreating, cut off the route of his retreat and, in an unequal battle, shot the enemy at point-blank range. He destroyed 75 German soldiers and officers over 60 carts with military supplies, 15 machine guns, up to 160 horses and many other weapons. Despite the enormous superiority in the enemy’s forces, he held it until the approach of our main forces, thereby ensuring the complete destruction of the large enemy grouping. Comrade Fomichev deserves a government award, the Order of Lenin.
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