Description
Soviet Order of the Red Star #499337
Awarded to T-34 commander Jr. Lieutenant Sergej Ivanovich Anokhin (Сергей Иванович Анохин)
For participating many times in armoured assaults and destroying an enemy tank, an anti-tank artillery battery, 3 heavy machine-guns and up to 25 enemy troops near the village of Obirg [Russia]
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 48.77 mm in width, 47.01 mm in height and weighs 27.9 grams without its screwplate. The mint mark is located above, and the serial number underneath the screw post. The minimum known serial number is 235999 and the maximum is 594967.
This beautiful order is in excellent, well above average condition with most details still visible and medium wear to the silver medallion. The red enamel is problem free without repairs or flaking and shows some dings and scratches only; most noticeably on its top ray. Its reverse shows an appealing patina and bubbly surface which is very typical for this serial number range. Its screw has not been shortened and the silver screwplate is time period to the order and fits perfectly well.
Brief and specific description of the personal feat or merits:
During the period of 659 tank battalions combat operations near the village Obirg (Spas-Demensk sector), T-34 tank commander ANOKHIN participated many times in armoured assaults and destroyed an enemy tank, an anti-tank artillery battery, 3 heavy machine-guns, and up to 25 enemy troops. Skilfully manoeuvring his tank on the battlefield, he many times evaded the enemy return fire at the same time delivering punishing fire at the enemy. For exhibited courage and bravery exhibited in the struggle against the German invaders, he deserves to be bestowed with order “PATRIOTIC WAR II CLASS”.
Signed by the commander of 659 tank battalion
Captain /KHAILO/
I bestow him with order “RED STAR”
Signed by the Commander of 256 separate tank brigade /POKOLOV/
30.10.1943
The full translation of the register card can be read here
More information on Lt. Anokhin can be found here
Also included in the picture gallery is a scan of an image of Lt. Anokhin, an infosheet of the 256th Tank Brigade near Obirg on 26 August 1943 and a battle map
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