Description
Soviet Order of the Red Banner #30128
Awarded to Senior Sergeant Vasily Alekseyevich Kuzmichov (Василий Алексеевич Кузьмичев)
For heroism at the Leningrad Front
This original order of the Red Banner is in a great, well above average condition. Most details are visible and practically all of the enamel is present. The reverse is in excellent condition with only a few microscopic scratches. There have been no repairs and the screwpost has not been shortened. It comes with its time period silver screwplate.
According to the previous owner he bought this award as ground relic. This explains the dull shine of the enamels.
A scarce screwback in great condition with interesting research!
Brief, concrete description of his feat of arms or achievements:
“In the fighting with German fascism comrade Kuzmichov has been displaying exceptional audacity, bravery, and courage.
On September 27 and 28, as he served as a signal platoon leader, he properly arranged his troops and skillfully commanded his subordinates, thus ensuring smooth communications during the combat operation.
Comrade Kuzmichov personally repaired as many as 40 breaks in the telephone line. The enemy brought down withering fire onto our front line. Risking his life, comrade Kuzmichov managed to ensure uninterrupted communications, which enabled our artillery to ensure the rifle units could land on the left bank of the Neva River and consolidate their positions in this sector.
On September 30, 1942, under heavy enemy artillery shelling, comrade Kuzmichov repaired 11 breaks in the cable. Despite devastating enemy bombing and artillery shelling, he carried 4 wounded troops and their weapons off of the battlefield.
Comrade Kuzmichov deserves the Order of the Red Banner.”
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