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And the Rao Bahadur himself.

At the risk of being an distraction, thought I might add the group to "Mr. Chunnilal", Rao Bahadur Motilal Chunnilal, Member of Bombay Legislative Council.

His Rao Bahadur was a 1906 award as District Collector, Broach, Bombay; the badge is one of the Durbar-presented retrospective awards.

yoinks! That is a superb group.

A token European group in the collection.

Unfortunately, the auction split off her Crown of India (?11000), Badge of a Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Alexandra (?8500), and Ottoman Nishani-Shefkat, 2nd class (?600). Just as well, couldn't have afforded to keep it together.

How did Lady H. get that Turkish medal?

Still seeking. The Iftikhar Madalyasi (Sanay-i Nefise Madalyasi), silver, is nicely named. Transliterates as: "Misis Hardinj fi Sanah 1308 26 Ra 1". The date translates as 10 November 1890.

And a silver 1911 Durbar on bow, awarded to the wife of Rao Bahadur Motilal Chunnilal, Member of Bombay Legislative Council (whose medals I have too). Unfortunately, she is simply listed as "Mrs. Chunnilal".

And several of these on bows in the parts of Lady Hardinge's group that dwell with me.

Apparently for actions in Latvia.

As always, insights, wisdom, comments, or questions are welcomed.

Translation:

Secret

O R D E R Copy № 2

92nd RIFLE CORPS

28 August 1944 № 051 Frontline Army

In name of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR for exemplary performance of the commanded battle operations on the front in the battle with the German Invader and for the bravery and courage manifested in these I A W A R D :

Order of ? GLORY ? 3rd Class

3. Gefreiter SHOPIN Line Controller, 997th Separate Communication

David Illarionovich Battalion, 92nd Rifle Corpus

Commander of the 92nd Rifle Corps

Guards General Major (Signed) / Ibyanskij /

Headquarters? Chief of the 92nd Rifle Corps

Colonel (Signed) / Sochilov /

Note that, oddly, he didn't get upgraded from a MMM to the Glory III until the final orders cane out!

The translation (with the same wierdness):

AWARD LIST

1. Last Name, name and patronymic Shopin David Illarionovich

2. Rank Gefreiter

3. Position, unit Line Controller, 997th Separated Communication Battalion

4. Is recommended for the Medal For Combat Services

5. Year of birth 1906

6. Nationality Russian

7. Party membership n/a

8. Participation in the civil war and other military actions aimed at the defense of the USSR (where and when) since July 1941 ? Southern Front, since May 42 ? Crimean Front, since August 43 ? 1st Baltic Front

9. Wounds or contusions received during the Patriotic War One Wound, 2.7.42

10. In the Red Army since July 1941

11. Drafted by what district military commissariat Mostov Military District Commissariat, Krasnodarsk Province

12. Permanent home address (of the prospective awardee or his/her family) Krasnodarsk Province, Mostov District, Gubskaya Station

I. Brief description of personal feat

During the advancing battles of 92nd Rifle Corps in the region of the village Juzhintaj in the month of July of this year, Comrade Shopin, while being in the Command?s staff set up the communication line with 235th Rifle Division under enemy artillery mortar fire.

During one of the air bombing, Comrade Shopin, while using the communication line, personally repaired six damages. Manifesting his courage and wit, he employed for the repairs materials which were at hand thus providing uninterrupted communication with the Command.

Comrade Shopin deserves the awarding of the medal ? For Combat Service ?.

Commander of the 997th Separate Communication Battalion

Major (signed) / Khomenko /

18 August 1944

Comrade Shopin deserves the award Medal ? For Combat Services ?.

Chief of Communications of the 92nd Rifle Corps

Lieutenant Colonel (Signed) /Malyuchik /

22 August 1944

And.

And.

The recommendation, part 1.

Anyone happen to have "For Bravery" 1935619??

Translation (with quirky rendering of his rank!):

And.

Record card.

92nd Rifle Corpus, 997th Separate Communication Battalion ? Telephone Operator

"Just" a Glory III

Undocumented

The teenage tanker's award was (apparently) earned in the liberation of Głubczyce (n?e Leobsch?tz), a rather nasty business.

As always comments and questions are welcomed.

The translation:

AWARD LIST

14. Last Name, name and patronymic Kavun Nikolaj Antonovich

15. Rank Sergeant

16. Position, unit Radio Operator/Machine Gunner of the 3th Tank Battalion, 93rd Separate Zhitomyr Red Banner, Order of Suvorov and B. Khmelnitsky Tank Brigade

Is recommended for the government award Medal For Bravery

17. Year of birth 1926

18. Nationality Ukrainian

19. Party membership n/a

20. Participation in the civil war and other military actions aimed at the defense of the USSR (where and when) 1st Ukrainian Front since 13.3.45

21. Wounds or contusions received during the Patriotic War No

22. In the Red Army since May 1944

23. Drafted by what district military commissariat Stalin District Military Commissariat, City Nikolaev

24. Previous awards No

25. Permanent home address (of the prospective awardee or his/her family) City Nikolaev, Street Plotnichnaya 93. Mother: Kovun Ramsa Vladimirovna

II. Brief description of personal feat

Radio Operator/Machine Gunner Comrade Kavun during the battles for the principal enemy defense point at Tyurmitts on March 28 demonstrated good ability in managing the radio transmitter and courage in the fulfillment of the combat mission.

Together with the crew, while located on the left flank during the course of a 24 hours action to surround the enemy, he neutralized one enemy tank, one machine gun and 30 soldiers and officers.

For the exemplary fulfillment of the commanded task and the manifested bravery and courage he deserves to be awarded with the Government award, medal For Bravery.

Commander of the 3rd Tank Battalion

Captain (Signature) / Sevzchuov /

?.45

Deserves the awarding of the government award Medal ?For Bravery?.

Commander of the 93rd Separate Zhitomyr Red Banner, Order of Suvorov and Bogdan Khmel?nitsky Tank Brigade

Guards Colonel (signed) / Selivanchik /

11 April 1945

And

And

The recommendation:

Enlisted at 18, sergeant and medal winner by 19.

The translation:

And.

The award record card.