Description
Order of the Red Banner #196937
Awarded to NKVD regiment commander on the Voronezh front, Lt. Col. Ivan Trofimovich Mironov (Иван Трофимович Миронов)
For 20 years service. Earlier Mironov received an Order of the Patriotic War for training over a 100 snipers and for NKVD guarding activities
Made of solid silver and enamels. Measures 44.97 mm in height, 37.33 mm in width and it weighs 26.8 grams without its suspension. The serial number and mint mark are located at the 6 o’clock position of its reverse.
In great condition with light overall wear and much of the original gold plating still present. The red and white enamels are well preserved without repair, chipping or substantial scratches. The reverse shows several small dings but none distracting from the overall appeal of the order. Its connection ring has not been cut and the double layer steel suspension is time period to the award.
Short translation of the citation for his Order of the Patriotic War 1st class:
In the battle for town Voronezh during 09-31 July 1942, regiment commander comrade MIRONOV Ivan Trofimovih exhibited examples of courage and bravery in the sectors of Agricultural Institute and stadion “Dynamo”. He exhibited examples of devotion other Motherland and the Communist party.
In a difficult situation on the regiment’s sector, being left without the leadership of the headquarters with only 4 NCOs to assist him, he still managed to show high combat effectiveness and was always personally present at the decisive places.
Being a deputy regiment commander during 01-09 July 1942, during the defence phase on the left river bank near the Chernavsky bridge, he personally led the attack of two battalions. On 11 July 1942 near the Agricultural Institute, he and a group of 27 riflemen successfully defended against an enemy attack by superior force and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy.
As the result of all the battles in the city of Voronezh, 41 regiments under MIRONOV’a command destroyed: up to 600 Fascists, 5 bunkers, cleared the area of Agricultural Institute, the city park next the “Dynamo” Stadion. This effort enabled further advance of the Red Army.
In addition to that, 109 snipers were trained in the regiment under the leadership of comrade MRONO. During their combat deployment among the field troops of 40 Army, 457 enemy soldiers were eliminated.
By 01 February 1943, as the result of the regiment operative and guarding activities, there were detained and processed: 238 servicemen strayed from their units, 325 servicemen who escaped enemy encirclement, 229 former POW, 604 without proper document on them, 8 deserters.
For effective command of the regiment in active combat operations and for personal example, he deserves order “RED STAR”.
Head of teh NKVD troops of Voronezh front
Major General PANKIN
25 February 1943
The translation of the register card can be read here
More information on Lt. Col. Mironov can be found here
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