In 1942, the Soviet Union will be a new combat award - the Order of Suvorov.This was the first among the regalia honors the highest level of the hierarchy has three degrees of seniority.5-pointed Star of the Order of Suvorov 1-st century.It was platinum, 2nd Art.- Gold, and the third - a silver.
Order sternly description, the first awarding
idea of creating the name of the Order appeared in June 1942, when the position of the Soviet troops was disastrous.It was at this time went Order number 227, known as "Not one step back."Immediately after the release of the said order was established 3 generalship award - the Order of Kutuzov, Suvorov and Nakhimov.The difference between these orders was that they could only be awarded commanders holding high positions.Draft Order of Suvorov was prepared by architect P. Skokanom.
According to the Statute of the sign 1 tbsp.were awarded the commanders of fronts and armies, the chiefs of staff, heads of the armed forces and their deputies.The basis for this difference is the ability to act these commanders during the large military operations, a full or partial defeat by superior force opponents.
Emblem 2 tbsp.awarded with the command corps, brigades, divisions competent for carrying out transactions using the interaction of different types of troops.The result of those operations was to be the destruction or capture of most of the living forces of the enemy and capture his weapons.
Medal of Suvorov 3 tbsp.It was given for opposing the superior force of the enemy, a successful defense and attack an enemy, inflicting serious damage.Order of Suvorov said much could get the commanders of regiments, battalions and their deputies, as well as company commanders.
first awarding of the Order described took place in December 1942, then sign 2 tbsp.It was marked by the commander of the tank corps VM Badanov.He led a raid on the German rear, destroying the airfield, which helped grouping Paulus at Stalingrad.As a result of this operation, the Germans lost 200 aircraft, 80 tanks and about 10 thousand soldiers.
In 1943, the Order of Suvorov 1 st.It was first awarded 3 3 General and Marshal (Zhukov, Meretskov and others).It should be noted that the sign 1 tbsp.repeatedly awarded and foreign commanders.So, in 1944, this award was General Harold Leofric and another 30 senior foreign officers.Altogether during the existence of the name of the Order, they were awarded 7 th. People, of which 400 were awarded 1 st.(Beria, Josip Broz Tito, S. Kovpaka V. Degtyarev, N. Simonyak and others).
How much is the Order of Suvorov?
Price said award is not stable.It can vary depending on a variety of factors, most importantly, how great the desire to acquire this collector's military award.However, consider the starting price of the Order of Suvorov in good condition:
- Order 1st item.- $ 5,000;
- Order 2nd Art.- $ 1,200;
- Order 3rd st.- $ 350.
also worth remembering that most rarely consider the Order of Suvorov, is attached to the block.Accordingly, their price is much higher.In any case, the value of orders will continue to go up.
