Bill Garvy

Can any one please tell me what it says on the badge/medal? Thank you!

Such a small token given for such a tremendous sacrifice. . . Thank you, gentlemen. . .

Here is a scan of the reverse. . .

I am soliciting the "collective", no pun intended on any level, wisdom of the membership to help me identify this medal. Thank you, in advance for any information!

Per your request, I hope these scans are helpful in terms of identifying the dates aformentioned. Obviously, any additional information you can provide is most appreciated! 1950: 1960: 1970: 1980:

I thought to post four examples of Guard's Badges from my collection. . . from the 1950's: 1960's: 1970's: & 1980's: As always, comments welcome!

Deschler is my favorite manufacturer! That's a pristine addition to your already spectacular collection!

The reverse, complete with broken lower clasp. . .

Here's another example for comparison. . . Note the rounded inner corners, and unique corner points, or cornices, aforementioned. . .

Thanks, Ed! Sorry for my misunderstanding. . . More researched Orders to follow. . .

Gentlemen, I thank you for your always erudite comments and observations. Ed, how could I make my efforts more scientific? I really do wish to learn.

Reverse. . . I welcome any additional comments and observations you wish to make. . .

And here is his Order of the Red Star. . .

Biography Card. . .

Biography Card. . . Adds that he studied at the Leningrad Transportation Academy in 1923. Fought against the White Finns September, 1939 through February, 1940, and on the Leningrad Front from July, 1941 through May, 1945. He was promoted to Engineer Lieutenant Colonel on 13.7.1945, and died 28.4.1953.

Biography card with photograph. . . Deputy Section Chief, 31st Military Road Detachment, Western Front 4.1918 Reserves 8.1922 Chief of Reconstruction Technical Section 2.1939 Reserves 2.1941 Instructor, Commander's Advanced Course, Frunze Transportation Acdemy, Leningrad Front 7.1941 Deputy Chief of Technical Section and Assistant Brigade Commander, 9th Indepndent Railroad Brigade, Leningrad Front 12.1941 Chief of Quality Control Section, Headquarters, Railroad Forces, Leningrad Front 4.1943 Chief of Lessons Learned Section, same 6.1945 Released to reserves on 7.1.1946 What is the "Lessons Learned Section?"

Award Sheet. . . Endorsed Chief of the Military Region - 2, Zubkov on 13 February, 1943 Awarded the Order of the Red Star by Order 0547/N of the Leningrad Front dated 15.3.43 What else is written on the bottom of this page?

Award Sheet. . . Last Name, Name, & Patrionymic: Lashchagin, Vladimir Sergeevich Rank: Military Engineer 1st Class Duty Position: Deputy Chief of the Technical Section, 9th Brigade Award Application for the Order of the Red Star Birthdate: 1898 Nationality: Russina Party Membership: N/A In Red Army: since 22.6.41 Inducted By: October Regional Military Commissariat Awards: Combat Service Medal Home of Record: Leningrad, Moika #96 Short Description of Combat Feat or Accomplishments Comrade Lashchagin knows railroad affairs well and how to put them into practice. As the Chief of the Technical Section, Western Axis, he handles his work in an excellent manner, always on site, giving useful advice and rendering assistance in technical questions. During the construction of a temporary bridge across the Neva River he did an excellent job of distributing personnel and equipment and due to his resourcefullness and energy, he greatly assisted the Command to fulfill its mission. Signed Commander, 9th Railroad Brigade, General-Major Matishev

Award Card Reverse. . . Award/Number/Awarder Bravery Medal/7733/Edict dated 21.3.40 Order of the Red Star/128401/Leningrad Front 15.3.43 Order of the Patriotic War, 1sr Class/67933/Leningrad Front dated 15.12.44 Defense of Leningrad Medal/. . ./Edict dated 22.12.42 Victory Over Germany Medal/. . ./Edict dated 9.5.45 It would be nice to locate his Bravery Medal, Nr. 7733, and his Order of the Patriotic War, Nr. 67933. . .

Award Card obverse. . . Last Name: Lashchagin First Name & Patrionymic: Vladimir Sergeevich Rank: Retired Engineer Colonel Sex: Male Birthdate: 1896 Birthplace: Kaluga Party Membership: N/A Education: Upper Nationality: Russian In Red Army: 22.4.1918-20.10.1922, 9.9.39-2.3.41, and 24.7.41-4.26.41 Place of Service & Duty position: Hedquarters, Railroad Troops, Leningrad Front; Section Chief Place of Service at present: (?) Karelo-Fnn USSR, Section Chief Home of Record: Leningrad, Krasnaya Street, Building 25, Apartment 21

maker mark. . .

A view from behind. . .

This one is a little less "minty fresh". . .

Thank you, gentlemen, for resolving my obviously erroneous misinformation. . .

From Iron Cross 2nd Class to 1st Class, welcome to the "dark side", Joel. . . 'Tis a slippery slope. . .