Lot 3117
Researched Group of Hero of the Soviet Union Major-General Sokolov Nikolay Vasilievich. Sokolov Nikolay Vasilievich (1899 – 1980), was a career Red Army officer. Started service in 1919, actively participated in Civil War. Graduated from military engineer’s school in 1922, and commander improvement courses in 1932. During WWII, distinguished himself in commanding critically important engineering works for Leningrad’s "Road of Life", strategic crossings of Neva, Visla, Dnestr and Dnepr Rivers. During crossing of Visla River in August 3-5 1944, his regiment built a bridge and managed to transfer tanks and ammunitions across to the enemy’s side, followed by two days of successfully repelling all the counter attacks. By decree of Sept. 23, 1944, "For outstanding leadership and skillful command of his pontoon-engineering regiment during crossing of Visla River and personal bravery" he was bestowed with the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, with GOLD HSU Star #1992 and Order of Lenin #10986. After the war, continued to serve in the Soviet Army. Retired in 1954. Died on December 20, 1980. Source: WikipediaGroup comes with:• GOLD Hero of the Soviet Union Star. Type 2. Award # 1992.• Order of Lenin #10986. Official "DUPLICATE" award, extremely rare hand-engraved "?" andoriginal serial number done at the mint on unnumbered order.• Order of Lenin #24242. Scarce variation without dimple on reverse.• Order of Red Banner #63043. Official "REISSUE" Award.• Order of Red Banner #87631.• Order of Red Banner #139093.• Order of Red Banner 2nd Award – number erased, apparently a reissue for 2nd Red Banner first awarding (#87631).• Order of Red Banner 3rd Award – number erased, apparently a reissue for 3rd Red Banner first awarding (#139093).• Order of Red Banner 4th Award - # 963.• Order of Red Star #367780.• Medal "20th Anniversary of RKKA", type 2, converted to wear together with other orders.• Xerox copy of the official Award Card from Russian archives, listing all of the above awards. According to that document, in addition to the above listed awards, general Sokolov was also bestowed with pre-war order of Red Star (19360, order of Kutuzov 2nd class award) which is missing. Condition: Practically unworn condition on all orders, excellent enamels, most of gold-plating remains. Estimate Value $25,000 - UP
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