1 x Original WW2 Soviet / USSR Medal for Combat Bravery / Courage with serial number. Based on serial number reference it appears to have been issued towards the 2nd half of 1944. 1 x Original WW2 Soviet / USSR Medal for Combat Merit / Service with serial number. Based on serial number reference it appears to have been issued towards the 1st half of 1943. As seen in pictures. Note: Please note the condition of each medal. They appear to have been well worn during the war and show wear and tear. Ribbons are damaged / well-worn as can be seen in pictures. If only they could tell their story.. Item comes from a smoke and pet free home.
Description: Soviet Sergeant Group “410 Rifle Regiment”, Squad Commander of Communications, 98 Heavy Howitzer Artillery Brigade. Researched group including copies of the Russian Military Archives and full translation into English. Order of Glory 3rd Class, Number. 674,483, awarded during the offensive battle, Comrade Taranenko, who showed heroism when the enemy infantry attempted to attack our units on July 24, 1944, overflanked the enemy infantry along with three machine gunners and began destroying the enemy infantry from their machine guns. This allowed them to block the way and encircle up to thirty German soldiers and officers. In battle, Taranenko personally killed 22 German soldiers and captured 4 soldiers. The remaining enemy infantry withdrew in panic and was immediately destroyed. 485,821, awarded because: On April 19, 1945, the enemy trying to obstruct our attack began strong artillery fire and shelling at the intersection of the Spree. Communication lines have also been constantly damaged. Brae Squad Commander Taranenko crossed the river 3 times and restored the interrupted communications lines eight times. Comrade Taranenko’s courage allowed them to continue shooting with the enemy, suffering great losses, causing the enemy to leave his positions. On April 21, 1945, Comrade Taranenko moved with the 270 Rifle Regiment, maintained 24-hour communications, informed of the targets, which prevented our army movement. Within just one day, despising death, he connected eleven separate lines. On the same day, he began an unequal battle with German machine gunners with his subordinate, killing 4 Germans from his personal weapon. Medal of Valor, Number. 1,266,176, awarded for all the time with military disposition and correction of battery fire at the Battle of Taganrog on February 9, 1943. This destroyed two mortar batteries and two blinds of the enemy. In this battle, Comrade Taranenko was severely wounded but left on the battlefield and continued to correct fire. Medal to capture Prague with award certificate. Medal for the capture of Berlin with award certificate. Medal for victory over Germany with award certificate. Medal for 20. Anniversary of victory in the Patriotic War with award certificate. Medal for 30. Medal for the 50th anniversary of the Soviet Armed Forces with award certificate. Medal working veteran with award certificate. A real WWII fighting Soviet group!
Soviet Russian USSR WWII medal Order of Glory 3rd Class with serial number in the 400-thousand range, awarded for bravery in combat on May 7, 1945 – some of the final hours of WWII – to private Nikolai Gusev, a rifleman in the 126th Rifle Division. The citation reads as follows. Comrade Gusev, in battle for the settlement of Hertzberg on 07.05.1945, acting as part of his squad, destroyed 8 Germans with fire from his sub-machine gun and took 5 prisoner. Very scarce award for the last 1-2 days of the war in Europe! As seen in the images! The serial number of the award is authentic and matches the serial number shown in the archival documents. If you require confirmation in advance, please send me a message, and I will gladly provide images. Reasonable, rational collectors who are genuinely interested in the history represented by an award will make the effort to reach out and will quickly find that everything is in order. Winner will be provided with archival research (10 pages – including Award Record Card) in electronic format, unredacted, in color. Professional English translation of the Record Card and Citation is available if requested before receipt of item. All questions in advance. I will answer all coherent, respectful inquiries to the best of my ability. Please see my other listings. Lots of excellent Soviet medals! Many additional high quality pieces available that are not yet listed.
Soviet Medal Combat Order Patriotic War 2nd Class ORIGINAL s/n 316259 yr. The hammer and sickle in the center is made of gold, the rest of the order is silver. Produced at the Leningrad Mint.
Soviet Russian USSR Cold War documented medal group consisting of a Medal for Combat Service (or Medal for Combat Merit) with document awarded 27 June 1989 to KGB Border Guard Oleg Vladimirovich Chernyshenko for actions during the Soviet War in Afghanistan! As a rule, direct archival research for awards of this nature (KGB/Border Guards) is not possible. The attribution on hand (“border guard” “Soviet-Afghan War”) was provided by experienced researchers who have had opportunities to examine relevant archival documents in the past. The authenticity of this image is highly dubious to say the least. It is therefore not included in the listing images and should not be considered part of the lot. Condition is excellent , as seen in the images! Some markings to booklet pages. All questions in advance. I will answer all coherent, respectful inquiries to the best of my ability. Please see my other listings. Lots of excellent Soviet medals! Many additional high quality pieces available that are not yet listed.
Soviet Russian ARMY WW2. Medal “For Defense of the Moscow “. For Lieutenant – Gunner. + DOCUMENT AND PHOTO 1940s. Awarded – Lieutenant Kovalev Nikolai Ivanovich – howitzer commander in the 511th Howitzer Artillery Regiment, 133rd Siberian Rifle Division – one of the most heroic divisions that defended Moscow. The lieutenant Kovalev was awarded the medal “For the Defense of Moscow” for personal bravery, good command of a howitzer in battles during the defense of Moscow in the fall of 1941 – winter of 1942. Information from the site archive of the Red Army. Production on Moscow state mint. Bonus: the old rare photo – officer of the Red Army in field uniform with WW2 medals , 1940s. Original old photo 1940s. Size 90 x 140 mm. 100% authentic, original old a medal, a tape, the device for carrying. Documents have spots, holes, traces of glue, dirt, gluing together, field repair of paper and other damages are old historical artifacts. The back of the document is glued (old field repair). 18-27 days to USA. 12-23 days to Europe. Original images are exposed. In our shop there are no cheap lots – but not because we are too greedy. Just we sell 100% original authentic items. Be attentive – not all that shines – it is gold. Dear Customers, you will receive exactly the same item which you see on the pictures, not similar or other. I will answer all your questions.
Military Friendship Medal 1st Class & Photo. For Officer of the RED ARMY RARE. Very RARE ORIGINAL SET! The medal “Soviet-Caribbean Military Friendship” 1st class has awarded the Soviet military advisers in the Carribean? Ommunistic Army (pilots, military engineers, radio operators, gunners, navy and similar). Original photo and award set. Bonus – original rare 1960 photo, l ieutenant colonel Vladimir Vasilyevich Krivoded – deputy regiment commander of the 60th radio-technical air defense regiment of the Red Army military unit No. Military advisers to military communications units were the main military specialists of the Red Army during the Caribbean Missile Crisis. Photo from the archive of the Red Army – on the back is the original seal of the military unit. This is the official photo of a Soviet officer for identification and registration. Size 90 x 120 mm. Awarded – soldiers and officers of the Soviet Army in Central America in operation “Anadyr”. Operation Anadyr (Russian:???????) was the code name used by the Soviet Union for its Cold War secret operation in 1962 of deploying ballistic missiles, medium-range bombers, and a division of mechanized infantry to Caribes to create an army group that would be able to prevent an invasion of the island by United States forces. The plan was to deploy approximately 60,000 personnel in support of the main missile force, which consisted of three R-12 missile regiments and two R-14 missile regiments. However, part of it was foiled when the United States discovered the plan, prompting the Caribian Missile Crisis. 100% authentic, original old medal and photo. 17-27 days to USA. 12-20 days to Europe. I will answer all your questions.
For graduation from the Naval Aviation Engineering School. The symbolism for graduating from the Naval Aviation Engineering and Technical School differs from the earlier badge for engineering and technical personnel in that the medallion is covered with blue enamel and the hammer and sickle is in the center of the red star. The size of the badge is 32×60. A unique specimen in exceptional condition! Please let me know if you have any questions. Please carefully review the attached photos, if you need any additional photos please contact me. Pay Pal only Thank you.
Medal courage no number. Medal Victory over Japan. Operating in a weapons depot since 1941. Through his personal example in work, he enticed subordinate soldiers to carry out combat missions. Much work is being done to transport ammunition across the Tissa River. In the absence of a bridge on boats and ferries, the work was done on time. During the January March 1944 offensive, he unquestioningly carried out the command’s assignments. Please carefully review the attached photos, if you need any additional photos please contact me. Pay Pal only Thank you.
