Description
Soviet Order of the Red Star #1939836
Awarded to Corporal Ivan Alexandrovich Loiko (Иван Александрович Лойко)
For ensuring the uninterrupted communication lines during intensive enemy tank attacks. When German tanks approached the observation post at a distance of 500 meters he repaired 6 breaks of the communication line and made it possible to repel the enemy tank attack
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 48.55 mm in width, 46.64 mm in height and weighs 32.1 gram 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.
In great, above average condition. The details are mostly visible although the higher laying parts show medium wear. The enamels are problem free and show some dings and scratches only. There have been no repairs and the order comes with its time period and well fitted screwplate.
Short excerpt and translation of the research:
“The merit of the communications commander lance corporal Loyko is that he was at the observation point of the regimental commander at the time of enemy artillery preparation on 11.01.1945 in the village of Zasol, where he managed to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the communication line during intensive enemy fire, which ensured the regiment to repel enemy tank attacks. At the most tense moment, when German tanks approached the observation post at a distance of 500 meters, the communication lines with the division commanders were broken by artillery fire.
Lance corporal Loiko personally went to the line, eliminated 6 breaks of the communication line under heavy artillery and mortar fire, and thereby made it possible to repel the enemy tank attack.
For personal bravery, initiative and courage, he is worthy of the governmental award of the Order of the RED STAR!”
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