Description
Order of the Red Star #80557
Awarded to Colonel Semyon Kharitonovich Sidorov (Семен Харитонович Сидоров)
For persistence and initiative in organizing and executing transport plans ahead of schedule, ensuring the timely and uninterrupted supply of fuels and lubricants to the front
Stunning eye-appeal and hard to upgrade
Made of silver and enamels. The order measures 47.28 mm in height, 49.09 mm in width and weighs 30.1 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 pristine, well above average condition. The details of the raised silver parts like the soldier and lettering are crisp and show minor traces of wear only. The red enamels are stunning without chipping, repairs or noticeable dings and scratches. The reverse of the order is in excellent condition too and shows a beautiful toning to the silver. Its screw has not been shortened and the order comes with its time period and well fitted silver screwplate.
Brief and specific description of the personal feat or merits:
Through his persistence and proactiveness, he ensured that a plan for the transportation of fuels & lubricants for supply of the front was drawn up and presented to the People’s Commissariat of Railways ahead of schedule. He excellently organized the planning of transport movements. He systematically brings the transport movement plan into implementation ahead of schedule, which ensures the timely and uninterrupted loading and delivery of transports with fuel for the front.
For energy and persistence displayed in fulfilling missions from Command, he deserves awarding of the Order of the Red Star.
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