Soviet Order of the Patriotic War 1st class #72910

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Soviet Order of the Patriotic War 1st class #72910

 

 

Awarded to the Jewish Lt. Col. Elisey Grigoryevich Bronstein (Елисей Григорьевич Бронштейн)

 

For contributing in the capture of Znamenka and Kirovograd where his brigade repelled 3 powerful enemy armour counter attacks and destroyed over 25 enemy tanks

 

 

Made of solid gold, silver and enamels. Measures 45.63 mm in height, 43.57 mm in width and weighs 31.3 gram without its screwplate. 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 excellent condition with crisp details and without repairs. The white and red enamels are absolutely gorgeous and show a tiny superficial chip on the 9 o’clock ray of the red star only; barely noticeable with the naked eye. Its reverse is in excellent condition as well and shows a strong dark 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:

“Lt. Colonel comrade BRONSTEIN E.G. dedicated a lot effort for conducting political and materiel support of the combat operations during the engagements for Znamenka and Kirovograd. As the result of properly organised party-political work and proper assignment of the tasks, the brigade personnel exhibited high examples of heroism, selfless devotion, and fearlessness in the battles against the German invaders.

During the battle for ZNAMENKA and KIROVOGRAD, as well as many other settlements, the brigade supported 95th, 97th, 214th Guards rifle divisions. The brigade enabled for successful advance and eventual capture of Znamenka and Kirovograd. In these engagement, the brigade repelled 3 powerful enemy armour counter attacks and destroyed over 25 enemy tanks. During the combat operations, comrade BRONSTEIN has been among the fighting troops and provided practical assistance to the local political officers in their extensive political-educational work. This inspired the enlisted men, the NCOs, and the officers to achieve the combat objectives.

He deserves the order “PATRIOTIC WAR I CLASS”.”

 

The full translation of the research can be found below:

– register card

– citation

 

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

 

 

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