Description
Order of the Red Star #115167
Awarded to Sr. Lieutenant Demiyan Ivanovich Bublik (Демьян Иванович Бублик)
For skillful command of his mortar crew in combat on October 2, 1942 at Stalingrad, destroying one mortar, two heavy machine guns, one ammunition wagon, seven trenches, one pillbox, and about 270 enemy soldiers and officers, while displaying bravery, courage, and determination
Made of silver and enamels. The order measures 48.32 mm in width, 46.71 mm in height and weighs 28.7 grams without its screwplate. The serial number is located at the 6 o’clock position and the mint mark on the 12 o’clock position of its reverse. This early variation has a round base ‘heel’ of the screw.
In a nice, above average, condition considering it is an early wartime Red Star. Its obverse shows light to medium wear and most details of the center medallion are still visible. The enamels are well preserved without repairs but show some dings and scratches. Its reverse is in excellent condition with an appealing dark toning to the silver and few traces of wear. Its screw has been shortened by a few millimeters and the order comes with its time period and well fitted silver screwplate.
Brief, concrete description of his feat of arms or achievements:
Bublik Demiyan Ivanovich – Red Army sailor, commander of cannon No. 2 of the mortar division.
He mastered his mortar perfectly and kept it in excellent condition, ensuring his crew worked as a united team.
In combat on October 2, 1942, Bublik’s crew fought bravely, skillfully, and swiftly, destroying one mortar, two heavy machine guns, one ammunition wagon, seven trenches, one pillbox, and about 270 enemy soldiers and officers.
Bublik personally managed his crew with excellence, showing bravery, courage, and determination in battle.
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