Description
Order of the Red Banner #51825
Awarded to Private Nikolaj Vasilevich Loginov (Николай Васильевич Логинов)
For engaging in a 36 hour long struggle against numerous enemy counter attacks when crossing the Dnieper river in 1943 in which he exhibited examples of steadfastness and courage
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 40.55 mm in height, 36.89 mm in width and weighs 24.4 grams without its screwplate. Its serial number and mint mark can be found on the bottom of its reverse.
In a nice, above average condition for a screwpback Red Banner. The details are mostly visible and a fair amount of gold plating is still present. The white enamels are flawless and about 80% of the red enamel is still present with loss on the center star and a chip on the bottom of the large banner. Its reverse is in great overall condition with an appealing patina to the silver and few dings and scratches. There have been no repairs or conversions and the screwpost has not been shortened. It also comes with its time period silver screwplate.
An early wartime Red Banner awarded to a private. Not often seen
Brief, concrete description of his feat of arms or achievements:
“On the night of 25-26 September 1943, he force crossed the river Dnieper as part of the assault detachment of the 78 Guards rifle regiment.
After the detachment landed on the opposite bank, he engaged in a 36 hour long struggle against numerous enemy counter attacks, in which he exhibited examples of steadfastness and courage.
He deserves state award order “RED BANNER”.
The full translation of the research can be read below:
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