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Order of Alexander Nevsky

Awarded to Guards Major Grigory Rodionovich Krivoshlyk (Григорий Родионович Кривошлык) For completing over 240 successful IL-2 combat missions, including more than 20 as group leader; personally shooting down one enemy Me-109 fighter in aerial combat and destroying one Ju-88 aircraft on the ground and inflicting devastating losses during the Crimea, Sevastopol, Stalingrad, and Sivash operations. As a squadron commander, he led hundreds of sorties that annihilated tanks, vehicles, trains, depots, and thousands of enemy troops https://sovietorders.com/product/grou... Made of solid silver and enamels. Measures 49.72 mm in height, 48.32 mm in width and it weighs 36.0 grams without its screwplate. The mint mark Monetni Dvor is located underneath the screwpost and a 'makers mark' 'X' is located above the screwpost. The serial number is engraved at the mint over another number which had been erased as was standard practice for these Type 2 Orders of Nevsky in this range. In excellent, well above-average condition for an early Nevsky. Aside from a small chip on the 7 o’clock ray of the red star, the enamels are very well preserved and free of repairs. The details are exceptionally sharp and crisp, even on the highest relief areas - take special note to Nevsky’s eyes, beard, and hauberk. Most of the original gold plating remains, enhanced by an attractive natural patina. The reverse is in comparable, if not better, condition, showing only a few minor dings and scratches. The screw has not been shortened, no repairs are evident, and the order is complete with its correct period, well-fitted silver screwplate. Citation: During his service in the regiment, he has conducted 102 successful combat missions on IL-2 aircraft against the enemy troops. After his latest award, he has made further 21 successful combat missions as a leading pilot of a group. He is always very eager to fly combat missions and executes them excellently. He is a fearless and brave warrior, disciplined and tempered, a well mannered officer. As an aviation squadron commander, he enjoys professional respect among his troops. He always follows up on his tasks, demanding towards himself and his subordinates. In the operations for liberation of Crimea and Sevastopol, he made 24 successful combat missions against the enemy troops. During this period, he personally inflicted the following damage to the enemy: 3 tanks, 6 trucks with troops and load, suppressed 2 AA batteries, and shot down 1 enemy aircraft Me-109, eliminated up to 140 enemy troops. Under his command, his aviation squadron conducted 798 successful combat sorties, which resulted: 14 enemy aircrafts hit on the ground, 5 enemy aircrafts destroyed in the air, 50 tanks and 140 loaded trucks destroyed, 5 steam engines and 45 rail wagons, 3 military deports and up to 2000 German troops destroyed. In the Crimean operation, his squadron conducted 180 successful combat missions. His technical personnel restored 6 severely damaged aircrafts in this period. In any difficult midair combat situation, he always keeps his orientation and can find a right solution, exhibiting courage and bravery. On 09 May 1944, he flew 3 missions as a leading pilot of an aviation group, striking the retreating enemy troops on the way to Sevastopol. Conclusion : For 21 successful combat missions on IL-2 aircraft against he enemy troops and for exhibited courage and bravery, he deserves state award order “RED BANNER”