Description
Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class #95505
Awarded to Captain Petr Alexandrovich Dats (Петр Александрович Дац)
For showing outstanding leadership in combat between March 26 and 31, 1944. He effectively countered enemy attacks, resulting in significant enemy losses: up to 200 troops on March 26, a company and seven vehicles on March 28, and 300 infantry, two tanks, and a gun on March 31
Made of solid silver, gold and enamels. The order measures 45.16 mm in width, 46.66 mm in height and weighs 24.9 grams without its screwplate. This early screwback order is produced by the Krasnokamsky Mint (KMD). The minimum known serial number for this variation is 76677 and the maximum is 99999.
In excellent condition with crisp details and light overall wear. The red and white enamels are well preserved repairs and show a small superficial chip on the white enamels left of the bottom star only. The order comes with its original and well fitted silver screwplate and original solid gold hammer and sickle.
Great eye appeal
Brief and specific description of the personal feat or merits:
March 26, 1944: During the advance of our units, Comrade Dats received an order to tighten the battle formation near height 89.7. Despite strong enemy artillery fire on the approaches, Comrade Dats, displaying composure and fearlessness, led the personnel and skillfully maneuvered under enemy fire without suffering losses. He swiftly gathered intelligence and directed fire against a counterattacking infantry from Zaboeva village area, repelling the counterattack, resulting in up to 200 enemy troops being destroyed and scattered.
March 28, 1944: Thanks to precise planning and thorough preparation, Comrade Dats directed our division’s fire on a construction battalion and an enemy vehicle column near Dolinkin, destroying up to an enemy company and 7 motor vehicles.
March 31, 1944: When the enemy launched an offensive in the area of Zaboeva village and height 85.1, Comrade Dats was ordered to repulse the attack. Under intense artillery fire, he correctly organized the defense and opened fire timely with two divisional volleys, successfully repelling the attack and resulting in the destruction of up to 300 enemy infantry, 2 tanks, and one main gun.
Comrade Dats is deserving of the government award of the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class.
The full translation of the citation can be read here
More info on Captain Dats can be found here
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