Description
Order of the Red Star #2115713
Awarded to private Yakov Iosifovich Glyb (Яков Иосифович Глыб)
Serving as a musician in the 143rd Guards Rifle Division he repeatedly evacuated wounded under fire, delivered ammunition to the front line, replaced fallen orderlies, and personally destroyed enemy soldiers and machine-gun crews
Relatively uncommon variation produced in the Moscow Platinpribor Factory (MZPP)
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 48.68 mm in width, 47.24 mm in height and weighs 30.6 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.
In superb condition with an appealing dark patina to the silver on both sides. The order shows few traces of wear and even the details of the raised areas are well defined. The beautiful ruby red enamels are extremely well preserved and without repairs or chipping. Its screwpost has no been shortened and the order comes with its time period and well fitted screwplate.
Short translation of the research to the Red Star:
Comrade Glyb has been in the Patriotic War since June 1941.
Serving as a musician in the regimental band, he repeatedly displayed courage and dedication to the Motherland. During combat he acted as a stretcher-bearer, carrying the wounded from the battlefield, and inspired his comrades with his personal example. In the battles for the heroic defense of the Motherland, comrade Glyb repeatedly delivered ammunition to the front line, evacuated the wounded, and replaced fallen orderlies. In addition, he personally destroyed enemy soldiers and machine-gun crews in the area of combat operations.
The full translation of the citation can be read here
Outside the army, Private Glyb also worked as an actor and musician. More information on private Glyb can be found here and here
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