Description
Order of the Red Banner #261346
Awarded to IS-2 Tank Platoon Commander Ivan Ivanovitch Brusensky (Иван Иванович Брусенский)
For braking through the enemy’s defenses on the road to Berlin destroying two tanks, 1 self-propelled gun, 2 armored personnel carriers, 2 guns and more than 60 enemy soldiers. In pursuit of the retreating enemy, the tank Lt. Brusensky was hit by a shell causing Brusensky losing his right hand. He continued to carry out the mission and at high speed crashed into the enemy, crushing an anti-tank battery with the tracks of his tank
Made of solid silver and enamels. Measures 45.14 mm in height, 37.25 mm in width and it weighs 26.0 grams without its suspension. The serial number and curved mint mark are located at the 6 o’clock position of its reverse.
In nice, about average condition with light to medium wear to the higher laying parts like the center wreath. Most details are still visible and both sides show several small dings and scratches. The red and white enamels are generally well preserved but show some flaking and small chipping on the center star and lower banner. Its connection ring has not been cut and the order comes with its time period double layer steel suspension and old ribbon.
Brief, concrete description of his feat of arms or achievements:
A disciplined, courageous, decisive and tactically competent officer. He took part in the offensive combat operations to break through the enemy defenses on the west bank of the Oder river – direction Berlin – showing exceptional bravery, boldness and courage, forcing the enemy due to his bold and decisive actions to retreat than performing combat, permanently fulfilling his task in front of the regiment.
Having received their combat mission, the tanks under the command of Guard`s lieutenant Brusensky broke into the enemy’s defenses at top speed, carrying along with them the infantry and the other tanks of the company, destroying two tanks, 1 self-propelled gun, 2 armoured personnel carriers, 2 guns and more than 60 enemy soldiers and officers.
In pursuit of the retreating enemy, the tank of Guard`s lieutenant Brusensky came under artillery fire and was hit by an enemy artillery shell. Comrade Brusensky was seriously wounded and lost his right hand. But he continued to carry out the combat mission and at high speed crashed into the enemy emplacements, crushing an anti-tank battery with the tracks of his tank.
After the combat mission, he was evacuated to the hospital in a serious condition.
For courage, bravery and personal heroism shown in the battle for the breakthrough of the enemy defenses in the direction of Berlin, he is worthy of awarding the order of the “Red Banner”.
92nd Guards Heavy Tank Regiment; April 26, 1945
More info on Brusensky can be found here
Also included in this lot is a colorized picture of Brusensky wearing this very same Order of the Red Banner
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