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Order of the Battle Red Banner, extremely rare “Transcaucasian” type, serial number 25,000, awarded to a cavalry platoon commander for fighting to defeat illegal anti-government bandit formations (Basmachi) in Central Asia. The recipient actually had three orders (two of which were official). The third was personally awarded to him by his military unit, bypassing regulations and statutes! Orders of this type were presumably made by private craftsmen in Soviet Transcaucasia. Only 130 were produced. Serial numbers are from 25,000 to 25129. The order consists of four parts. The first part is the order itself, a composite piece consisting of four components. The first component is the base of the order, made of sterling silver. The description of the order’s image is identical to that of Type 1. However, the execution of almost all components differs. The orders also differ from one another. This is most likely due to the fact that individual batches of orders were made in different jewelry workshops. The order is much thicker than Type 1 and larger: approximately 46 mm in height and approximately 40 mm in width. The reverse of the order has virtually no counter-relief. The number is punched; it can be stamped either at the top or bottom of the order, in large numerals approximately 5 mm high or small numerals approximately 2 mm high. The second applique component is a gilded silver laurel wreath with a hammer and sickle inside, attached to the center of the order, on a white enamel field, with three copper pins. The ends of the pins on the reverse side were most often bent, and sometimes riveted. The third part is a brass screw soldered to the center of the order’s reverse. A fourth part is placed on the base of the screw-a round, slit brass washer, which serves to strengthen the screw’s attachment to the order. The second part is a thin, round, concave-convex brass washer with a diameter of 33 mm. A number identical to the serial number of the order itself is stamped along its convex side, along the edge. The digits of the number are stamped with the same punches used to stamp the digits on the order itself. In the center of the washer is a hole for the screw. The third part is a small, 14-16 mm in diameter, very convex brass nut with ears, which connects the rosette and washer to the order and serves to secure the order to the washer. The fourth part is a round, corrugated rosette of red moiré, framing the order. Although no order of this type with a rosette has yet survived, we still assume that they, as expected, were also equipped with a moiré rosette. It should be noted that, despite the varied designs of Type 2 orders, all washers and nuts are identical. Therefore, it can be assumed that all brass components for the orders were made in a single place. Silver, enamel, applied hammer and sickle elements (on clamp-antennae), thick blank format 26 grams (unlike the basic BKZ RSFSR 15.5-17g). Brass screw, pressure plate with number and small nut. On the 3 o’clock position on the counter, there is a surface finish. Enamel chips with an area of?? 3 mm2/sq. (shown in the photo). Basmachi (from the Uzbek “bosmachi” – raider, “bosma” – raid + the suffix -chi) is a general term in Soviet historiography used to describe various military-political, national liberation, and religious movements in Central Asia between 1917 and 1926, and, in a broader historical perspective, in the first half of the 20th century. According to Soviet historiography, the Basmachi constituted an anti-Soviet armed counterrevolutionary bourgeois-nationalist movement in Central Asia. Born December 13, 1901, in Kholmy, Sosnitsky District, Chernigov Governorate, to a working-class family. Graduated from two groups (classes) in the city. Worked as a mechanic’s assistant. Joined the Red Guard on December 9, 1917, then the Red Army in 1918. December 30, 1919, squad leader in a combined detachment. From December 1919, squad leader in the 1st Bogunsky Rifle Regiment. It is known that in the second half of August 1919, the 1st Bogunsky Rifle Regiment was renamed the 388th Bogunsky Rifle Regiment, which was part of the 130th Bogunsky Rifle Division of the 44th Soviet Rifle Division. From September 1920 to February 1921, squad leader in the 44th Rifle Division. From February 1921 to August 1924, machine gunner in the 5th Orenburg Labor Cossack Regiment. From August 1924 to October 1927, he was an assistant platoon commander in the 79th Cavalry Regiment of the 1st Separate Division. In August 1924, the 1st Separate Turkestan Cavalry Brigade was renamed the 1st Separate Turkestan Cavalry Brigade, and the 1st Alay Cavalry Regiment was renamed the 79th Cavalry Regiment. From October 1927 to January 1928, he was a sergeant major in the 79th Cavalry Regiment of the 1st Separate Division. During this period, the regiment was part of the 7th Separate. (of the Turkestan Cavalry Brigade). From August 1928 to September 1931, he was a squadron commander in the 75th Cavalry Regiment of the 1st Separate Division. By the Resolution of the Central Executive Committee of the USSR of August 12-17 and August 7, 1929. Order of the Revolutionary Military Council of the USSR No. 049-287 of November 26, 1930: Order of the Red Banner of the RSFSR No. The list of commanding officers and enlisted personnel of the Central Asian Military District awarded the Order of the Red Banner for heroic deeds displayed in suppressing a Basmachi raid in the spring of 1929 is announced. Platoon Commander of the 70th Cavalry Regiment Vladimir Petrovich Kirichenko. By Resolution of the Central Executive Committee of the USSR of February 21, 1931, No. 12 of April 4, 1932: Order of the Red Banner of the RSFSR No. The platoon commander of the 19th Cavalry Regiment was awarded the Order of the Red Banner for a second time for distinguished service in battles with the Basmachi in 1930. Kirichenko wore three Orders of the Red Banner of the RSFSR for several years. This is evidenced by documentary sources, including photographs. Kirichenko was wearing the orders in a photo. Archival and reference materials in electronic form!! ORDER WITH NO ANALOGUES!!! A COMPREHENSIVE EXPANDED EXAMINATION WAS CONDUCTED FOR THE ORDER!! MORE DETAILED INFORMATION CAN YOU RECEIVE IN PRIVATE BY CONTACTING ME WITH A PERSONAL QUESTION? IN THE INTERESTS OF THE CLIENT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANONYMITY, THE ORDER MARKING IS PARTIALLY HIDDEN. P/S FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE ALL-UNION MUSEUM!!

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