Soviet Order of the Patriotic War 1st class #35937

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Order of the Patriotic War 1st class #35937

 

 

Awarded to Guards Lt. Colonel Anatoly Artemievich Mandryka (Анатолий Артемьевич Мандрыка)

 

For fearlessness in defending the Desna river crossing and personally participating in combat engagements

 

 

Made of solid gold, silver and enamels. Measures 45.27 mm in height, 43.15 mm in width and it weighs 28.3 grams without its screwplate. The serial number is located at the 6 o’clock position and the mint mark Monetni Dvor at the 12 o’clock position of its reverse.

 

In a nice, restored condition with crisp details and minor wear to the gold base. The white and red enamels look stunning but have been completely restored in a professional manner with hot enamels. This barely differs from the original structure and color. A truly amazing job! The order comes with its original and well fitted silver screwplate.

 

Despite the restorations, a beautiful piece!

 

Brief description of his feat of arms or achievements:

“Defending the crossing over the Desna river, comrade MONTRYKA’s regiment personnel has exhibited exceptional examples of courage. They provided rapid close artillery support to our rifle and armour units in the field and ensured their success.

Personally, Guards Lt. Colonel MANTRYKA is a fearless officer. He personally actively participated in combat engagements.

In the settlements Likholetki, comrade MANTRYKA personally commanded 2 artillery batteries defending from the enemy counter attacks. Guards Lt. Colonel MANTRYKA deserves a state award order “PATRIOTIC WAR I CLASS”.”

 

The full translation of the research can be found below:

– register card

– citation

 

Lt. Colonel Mandryka was highly decorated and was awarded another Order of the Patriotic War 1st class, two Red Banners, an Order of Lenin and a Red Star. More information can be found here

 

Also included in the picture gallery are two digital images of Lt. Col. Mandryka, one of which shows him wearing this Order of the Patriotic War

 

 

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