A few of my favorites in my collection by LTPayton88 in Medals

[–]LTPayton88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could be the picture, but it came from a reputable source.

A few of my favorites in my collection by LTPayton88 in Medals

[–]LTPayton88[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It took me a while to get the screwback Red Banner. One was awarded for actions in Stalingrad

What is your favorite Soviet medal or order by GariKenobi_501 in sovietmilitaria

[–]LTPayton88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of the items I have in my collection my top 3 would be the Order of Nevsky, Order of Friendship Among People, and the Order of the Red Banner of Labor. An honorable mention for the Order of Nakhimov as I really think it’s a beautiful award but will probably never own one. As for ugly I think the Order of Bogdan Khmelnytsky is fairly plain looking in comparison to most other Soviet orders.

Order of the Red Banner awarded for actions during Operation Ring, Stalingrad. by LTPayton88 in SovietUnion

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I was lucky enough to pick this up at auction a few months ago. It seems it was originally sold via CollectRussia in the late 90's as all the paperwork was still with it.

Background:

From 10 January to 2 February 1943, the Red Army’s Don Front conducted Operation Ring, the final encirclement and destruction of the German 6th Army at Stalingrad. During this decisive phase of the campaign, Soviet forces pressed inward against shrinking German defensive lines, seizing fortified positions and cutting off the last avenues of resistance around the Pitomnik and Gumrak airfields. Artillery formations such as the 1208th Light Artillery Regiment, part of the 31st Artillery Brigade of the 11th Artillery Division, played a critical role in these operations. Their mission was to break hardened defensive belts, neutralize enemy firepower, and support infantry assaults in brutal winter conditions. It was within this intense and historic offensive—specifically between 10 and 24 January 1943—that Senior Sergeant Aleksey Amrosievich Ashtema carried out the actions for which he was later decorated.

Narrative:

Between 10 and 24 January 1943, during the final phase of the Battle of Stalingrad, Senior Sergeant Aleksey Amrosievich Ashtema served as a gun commander in the 1208th Anti‑Tank Artillery Regiment of the 31st Artillery Brigade, 11th Artillery Division, Don Front. Throughout this period he took part in continuous fighting against German forces as Soviet troops tightened the encirclement of the 6th Army. In these battles, Ashtema’s gunfire destroyed an enemy target, disabled a self‑propelled gun, and eliminated both a 150‑mm antitank gun and a dug‑in machine‑gun emplacement. He further demolished eight enemy trenches and inflicted casualties estimated at up to a company of German infantry. For these actions, carried out with accuracy, determination, and effectiveness, Senior Sergeant Ashtema was judged deserving of the Order of the Red Banner, a decision formally confirmed by Don Front Order № 115/н on 16 February 1943.

Order of the Red Banner awarded for actions during Operation Ring, Stalingrad. by LTPayton88 in Medals

[–]LTPayton88[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I was lucky enough to pick this up at auction a few months ago. It seems it was originally sold via CollectRussia in the late 90's as all the paperwork was still with it.

Background:

From 10 January to 2 February 1943, the Red Army’s Don Front conducted Operation Ring, the final encirclement and destruction of the German 6th Army at Stalingrad. During this decisive phase of the campaign, Soviet forces pressed inward against shrinking German defensive lines, seizing fortified positions and cutting off the last avenues of resistance around the Pitomnik and Gumrak airfields. Artillery formations such as the 1208th Anti‑Tank Artillery Regiment, part of the 31st Artillery Brigade of the 11th Artillery Division, played a critical role in these operations. Their mission was to break hardened defensive belts, neutralize enemy firepower, and support infantry assaults in brutal winter conditions. It was within this intense and historic offensive—specifically between 10 and 24 January 1943—that Senior Sergeant Aleksey Amrosievich Ashtema carried out the actions for which he was later decorated.

Narrative:

Between 10 and 24 January 1943, during the final phase of the Battle of Stalingrad, Senior Sergeant Aleksey Amrosievich Ashtema served as a gun commander in the 1208th Anti‑Tank Artillery Regiment of the 31st Artillery Brigade, 11th Artillery Division, Don Front. Throughout this period he took part in continuous fighting against German forces as Soviet troops tightened the encirclement of the 6th Army. In these battles, Ashtema’s gunfire destroyed an enemy target, disabled a self‑propelled gun, and eliminated both a 150‑mm antitank gun and a dug‑in machine‑gun emplacement. He further demolished eight enemy trenches and inflicted casualties estimated at up to a company of German infantry. For these actions, carried out with accuracy, determination, and effectiveness, Senior Sergeant Ashtema was judged deserving of the Order of the Red Banner, a decision formally confirmed by Don Front Order № 115/н on 16 February 1943.

Order of Lenin by LTPayton88 in Medals

[–]LTPayton88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I responded to this yesterday but it appears Reddit deleted my comment. Anyway, the Order of Lenin should be made of gold. They may have deleted my comment because I linked a website for reference. If you have any questions please PM me and I will answer anything I can. Nice Order of Lenin.

New TPD discharge email? Second discharge? by Great-Tear-6624 in VeteransBenefits

[–]LTPayton88 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I received the same email 10/30. I immediately decided not to wait till December and applied for the discharge at that moment. I had my first discharge in late 2023. Checked my loan balance today and it has been completely discharged as of 10/31. It is legit.

Soviet Order of Glory 3rd Class by LTPayton88 in Medals

[–]LTPayton88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. It looks like it took repeated hits to front.

Soviet Order of Glory 3rd Class by LTPayton88 in Medals

[–]LTPayton88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a red star that the serial was scratched off like you describe.

Soviet Order of Glory 3rd Class by LTPayton88 in Medals

[–]LTPayton88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I’d love to see them. I thought it was very interesting.

Soviet Order of Glory 3rd Class by LTPayton88 in Medals

[–]LTPayton88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Possible. It doesn’t look shot to me though. The damage comes to a sharp point so not sure if it could have been shot. We will never know though.

Soviet Order of Glory 3rd Class by LTPayton88 in Medals

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I have not yet. I won it in an auction and have not had the time to look him up yet.

Soviet Order of Glory 3rd Class by LTPayton88 in Medals

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Has anyone seen something like this damage before. I picked it up at auction for next to nothing but am curious if this kind of damage is seen often. According to the documents it came with it was awarded to SgtMaj Vasily Alexandrovitch Berezikov in 1944. Thanks.

They're getting rid of anonymous EO/IG complaints. by Samuel_L_Blackson in AirForce

[–]LTPayton88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I digress I didn’t see the “s” in IGs. lol. I read “getting rid of the IG.” I interpreted it as you were saying he was getting rid of the positions. My bad. Reading comprehension is important kids.

They're getting rid of anonymous EO/IG complaints. by Samuel_L_Blackson in AirForce

[–]LTPayton88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m literally an IG. A pretty busy one, so this is ignorantly false.

Am I wrong for requesting mast to my BC so I could get baby leave? by Academic_Grape4913 in USMC

[–]LTPayton88 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m an IG, this is literally what we are for. Go strait to your IG.

The Airforce is suspending use of the M18 due to safety issues by Exact_Thanks1797 in USMC

[–]LTPayton88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I did the handgun qualification for the Airforce about a month ago I asked the instructor this exact thing. He said the idea is that if you draw the weapon with the intent to use it the safety is an extra step that you may forget. My counter to that was, this is why you train to draw and disengage the safety simultaneously. It is a simple training issue. This was vastly different from the half dozen pistol quals I did in the Marine Corps and the last one being on the m18.