Description
Order of the Red Star #2619009
Awarded to commander of an armored personnel carrier Guards Sergeant Vladimir Prokopyevich Bespalov (Владимир Прокопьевич Беспалов)
For participating in 19 reconnaissance missions from April 16 to May 9, 1945, gathering crucial information on enemy plans and numbers. On May 7, 1945, he attacked an enemy column in Doritz, Germany, resulting in 95 prisoners who provided valuable intelligence
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 48.02 mm in width, 45.71 mm in height and weighs 31.0 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 excellent, above average condition. Most details all crisp and the enamels problem free with few dings contact marks only. There have been no repairs and the screw is full length. The order comes with a screwplate from a later period but it fits well.
Short excerpt and translation of the research:
During the period of the offensive battles of the brigade from April 16 to May 9, 1945, comrade Bespalov participated in 19 reconnaissance operations and provided the brigade command with valuable information about the plans and numbering of the enemy troops.
On May 7, 1945, during reconnaissance of the village of Doritz (Germany), comrade Bespalov noticed an enemy infantry column and carried out an attack from the rear, thereby forcing the entire column to surrender; 95 prisoners were taken to the unit and during interrogation, they gave valuable information to the brigade. Comrade Bespalov deservedly enjoys authority among the unit’s personnel; currently, Guards Sergeant Bespalov is in the unit.
For the bravery and courage shown in battles with the German invaders, he is worthy of being awarded the order of the “Red Star”.
More information on Sgt. Bespalov can be read here
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