Desktop Model of the Monument to WW2 Young Guard Underground Resistance Fighters in Krasnodon, Ukraine, circa late 1950s-60s.
In plastic, stands 10 ½" tall. The base measures approx. 5" x 2". This is a small-scale replica of the monument Oath, erected in the city of Krasnodon in September 1954 in honor of the group of WW2 underground resistance fighters who called themselves "Young Guard." Comprised of 47 young men, the youngest of whom was 14 years old, and 24 girls, the group sabotaged the Germans in the occupied Krasnodon by blowing up trucks with soldiers, fuel and ammunition, distributed propaganda flyers, etc. The Young Guard blew up the coal mine restored by Soviet POW's for the needs of Germany,
In plastic, stands 10 ½" tall. The base measures approx. 5" x 2". This is a small-scale replica of the monument Oath, erected in the city of Krasnodon in September 1954 in honor of the group of WW2 underground resistance fighters who called themselves "Young Guard." Comprised of 47 young men, the youngest of whom was 14 years old, and 24 girls, the group sabotaged the Germans in the occupied Krasnodon by blowing up trucks with soldiers, fuel and ammunition, distributed propaganda flyers, etc. The Young Guard blew up the coal mine restored by Soviet POW's for the needs of Germany, liberated about 100 soldiers and officers in German captivity, burned the building of the labor exchange together with the lists of thousands of Soviet people marked for deportation for forced labor in Germany. Betrayed by a member of the organization whose identity is still unknown, they were captured, tortured, and executed in winter of 1943. A large memorial in their honor was erected in Krasnodon, of which this monument is a part. The inscription on the plinth reads "To heroes of Young Guard from the Lenin Young Communist League of Ukraine."
In very good condition. The silver-colored finish on the figures of the monument is slightly worn off on high points. The vertical parts of the souvenir have been re-glued to the base with a little excess glue showing along the seam - not too obvious or detractive.
Please note that the medal in our photo is for size reference.
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