Ed_Haynes Posted September 11, 2006 Posted September 11, 2006 A short, but interesting (and probably incomplete?) group.The medals:
Ed_Haynes Posted September 11, 2006 Author Posted September 11, 2006 Interior (another strange modern document -- to me!).
Ed_Haynes Posted September 11, 2006 Author Posted September 11, 2006 (edited) Recommendatiuon translation from researcher:"In the Republic Afghanistan since 30 May 1987, he participated in two combat missions aimed at the destruction of mutineers' bandit units. During those missions he proved to be a courageous ensign, who was able to make quick and correct decisions in combat situations."He especially distinguished himself on 13 August 1988 nearby the town of Baglany [?]. Being positioned in the leading armored personnel carrier he was first to spot mutineers' movement alongside of the road. In the following exchange of fire three mutineers were killed."After the road checkup a fougasse [?] has been founded. Due to brave and courageous actions of senior ensign Basovich A. Z. large personnel losses were avoided. In the exchange of fire with the mutineers he, with his personal weapon, destroyed the mutineers' firing position."While in combat he acted courageously and resolutely and commanded with confidence."For bravery and courage showed while fulfilling the mission of providing international assistance to the Republic of Afghanistan he deserves to be awarded with the medal 'For combat service'."Additional wisdom and information begged . . . . Edited September 11, 2006 by Ed_Haynes
Guest Rick Research Posted September 11, 2006 Posted September 11, 2006 This would clearly seem to have been a VALOR Medal action! ??????
Ed_Haynes Posted September 12, 2006 Author Posted September 12, 2006 This would clearly seem to have been a VALOR Medal action! ??????I get the sense that different rules applied in Afghanistan.Then, as now?It would be nice to know . . . ????
Stogieman Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 Fascinating.... but you have to love some of the rhetoric... "mutineers" ?? Also... Fougasse... isn't that a punk rock band?
Ed_Haynes Posted September 12, 2006 Author Posted September 12, 2006 I suspect that fougasse = sangaur but who knows . . . ??
Guest Rick Research Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 Fougass is French... a mine in the shape of its namesake "hearth cake."What we now callan IED.I would translate "myatezhniki" not as "mutineers" but as "rebels."
Ed_Haynes Posted September 12, 2006 Author Posted September 12, 2006 Fougass is French... a mine in the shape of its namesake "hearth cake."What we now callan IED.Ohhhh . . . . same-same?
Stogieman Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 Sorry, wrong spelling, right concept!http://www.google.com/musica?aid=UZRPP7KM7...c&ct=result
Riley1965 Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 Yet another interesting researched group Ed, I have enjoyed all three of your groups. Doc
order_of_victory Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 Oooh I like those new order books Order of Victory
Riley1965 Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 Until now I have never seen an award book for the Afghanistan medal Doc
Bob Posted January 2, 2007 Posted January 2, 2007 Until now I have never seen an award book for the Afghanistan medal DocHow much would these cost (afghanistan medal + booklet)?
Riley1965 Posted January 2, 2007 Posted January 2, 2007 (edited) Bob,I have no idea. I'd check with a couple of our favorite Soviet Dealers. Doc Edited January 2, 2007 by Riley1965
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