Soviet Order of the Patriotic War 1st class #118181

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Soviet Order of the Patriotic War 1st class #118181

 

 

Awarded to Lt. Col. Evgeny Yakovlevich Mikhalok (Евгений Яковлевич Михалок)

 

For delivering supplies and personally participating in establishing wired signalling links to the commanders out in the field

 

 

 

Made of solid gold, silver and enamels. Measures 46.90 mm in height, 44.61 mm in width and weighs 29.6 gram. The serial number is located at the 6 o’clock position and the mint mark Monetni Dvor is located at the 12 o’clock position of its reverse.

 

This original order of the Patriotic War 1st class is in splendid condition with crisp details and without repairs. The white and red enamels are absolutely gorgeous and show a tiny superficial chip on the 3 o’clock ray of the red star only; barely noticeable. Its reverse is in excellent condition as well and shows a light patina. Its silver screwpate is time period to the order and the screw maintained its full length.

 

Beautiful example!

 

Brief description of his feat of arms or achievements:

“He ensured proper food and fuel supplies delivered to the battalion during the corps offensive operations for destruction of the German Semland group of forces.

In the preparation period for the offensive, he conducted extensive organisational work among his personnel and set his men up for the goal of delivering their combat mission: provision for troops governance on the battlefield.

He personally participated in establishing the wired signalling links to the commanders and went out to the field.

He deserves state award order “PATRIOTIC WAR II CLASS”. ”

 

The full translation of the research can be found below:

– register card

– citation

 

More information on Lt. Col. Mikhalok can be found here

 

 

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