Description

Soviet Order of Alexander Nevsky #23959

Awarded to Major Stepan Mikhailovich Kubitsky (Степан Михайлович Кубицкий)

For successes in East Prussia

Despite the enemy’s numerical superiority by several times, comrade KUBITSKY properly prepared for defence and successfully fended off the enemy by smart tactical decisions. The enemy lost up to 150 troops

Made of solid silver and enamels. Measures 51.25 mm in height, 49.87 mm in width and weighs 40.3 gram without its screwplate. The serial number and the mint mark Monetni Dvor are located at the 6 o’clock position underneath the screw.

In excellent condition with its details crisp and much gold plating still present. The higher laying parts on the obverse show light wear and both sides show an appealing medium dark patina. The enamels are beautiful and without repairs and show very few minor contact marks only; barely visible with the naked eye. The screw has not been shortened and the order comes with its time period and well fitted screwplate.

Brief, concrete description of his feat of arms or achievements:

“On 07 February 1945, the enemy attacked the positions of the 1st rifle battalion by the force of up to one infantry battalion, supported by 12 APCs and 6 SPGs. The attack was directed from the area of the villa Dalgers, which is 2km south-west of Migehnen [East-Prussia]. Comrade KUBITSKY understood the enemy’s intent and allowed him to a close distance. At an advantageous moment, he opened fire with all is units weapons. The enemy counter attack choke and the enemy retreated suffering heavy casualties.

Having reinforced its combat troops, the enemy counterattacked again. Despite enemy’s numerical superiority by several times, comrade KUBITSKY properly prepared for defence and arranged for combat coordination between his troops and attached supporting units. The enemy thrust was successfully fended off. Only as killed, the enemy lost up to 150 troops. The combat objective was successfully achieved.

For initiative conduct during the battle, for persistence and precise troops coordination in the combat, for personal bravery and courage, he deserves state award – order “ALEKSANDER NEVSKY””

The full translation of the research can be found here

More info on Major Kubitskycan be found here

Next to the ‘standard’ research the following can be found in the picture gallery:

3 digital pictures of Major Kubitsky; one of them shows wearing this particular Order of Alexander Nevsky
infosheet
combat diary of the 169th Rifle Division
combat diary of the the 40th Rifle Corps
combat description of the 680th Rifle Regiment of 07-12 Feb 1945
combat map of the 680th Rifle Regiment of 07-12 Feb 1945

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