Description
Complete Documented Group of an Order of Glory, two Medals for Bravery, Victory over Germany and Jubilee Medals
Awarded to Guards Sergeant Nikolay Vasilievich Pyatak (Николай Васильевич Пятак)
For extraordinary courage and technical skill as an anti-tank specialist. He distinguished himself between late 1943 and early 1944, during which he eliminated 16 enemy soldiers and silenced two machine-gun nests. Later, in January 1944, he successfully knocked out two German medium tanks, and in February 1944, he destroyed an additional enemy machine-gun nest
This group consist of the following items:
Order of Glory 3rd class #26973
Made of solid silver and enamels. Measures 46.2 mm in width, 48.2 mm in height and weighs 24.8 grams. The serial number is located on top of its reverse.
In well above average condition for a low 5 digit Order of Glory. The enamels are fully present and original and show some minor superficial flaking and dings only. The raised areas have medium wear and a fair amount of the details on the tower and wreath are still visible. Its connection ring has been cut.
Medal for Bravery #931671
Made of solid silver and red lacquer. it measures 37.2 mm in diameter and 42.1 mm in height (including the eyelet) and weighs 26.2 grams.
In nice condition considering it is a relatively early award. Both sides show numerous dings and scratches, but most of the original red lacquer is still present, albeit covered with a layer of dirt.Its connection ring has not been cut and both sides show a dark layer of patina.
Medal for Bravery #2009945
Made of solid silver and red lacquer. it measures 37.3 mm in diameter and 42.2 mm in height (including the eyelet) and weighs 27.1 grams.
In about average condition with several small dings and scratches to the silver on both sides but most details perfectly visible. The original red lacquer is mostly worn off but a fair amount is still present. Its connection ring has not been cut and both sides have gathered a medium patina.
Order booklet
Its accompanying order booklet is in excellent condition with all pages firmly attached to its cover. It mentions the three numbered awards above alone.
Medal for Victory over Germany with document
Made of brass. First variation with seperately soldered eyelet. It measures 32.1 mm in diameter and 37.6 mm in height (including the eyelet) and weighs 17.7 grams.
In great condition with most details visible and some of the original luster still present. Its accompanying document is dated 2 November 1945 and in problem free condition.
Ukrainian Order of Courage 3rd class #365781
Measures 41.6 mm in width and 46.7 mm in height (including the eyelet) and weighs 22.0 grams without its suspension.
The medal is in near mint condition with all paint present and almost now traces of wear. Its document shows the matching serial number.
Several jubilee medals
All in excellent condition with much of their original gold-like luster present.
Several medal documents and photograph
The set includes several documents to jubilee medals. Most we can add to the group if requested for an additional fee. It also contains and original picture of Sgt. Pyatak showing his wartime awards.
Short translation for the citation for the Order of Glory 3rd class:
In the battles for the Socialist Motherland on November 21, 1943, in the area of the village of Lenino near the town of Radomyshl, anti-tank rifleman Pyatak N.V. showed an example of courage and steadfastness on the battlefield.
While repelling 4 enemy counterattacks, Comrade Pyatak worked simultaneously with both an anti-tank rifle and a standard rifle. He destroyed 16 Hitlerites (enemy soldiers) and suppressed the fire of 2 enemy machine guns.
For exemplary performance of command assignments on the front of the struggle against the German invaders and the valor and courage displayed therein, I recommend Comrade Pyatak for a government award.
Short translation for the citation for the Medal for Bravery #931671:
For the fact that during the repulsion of an enemy attack at the edge of the forest in the area of the village of Dobrye Lozy, he used his anti-tank rifle to destroy an enemy machine-gun nest.
Short translation for the citation for the Medal for Bravery #2009945:
In the battles for the Socialist Motherland near Chepelyuvka in the area of Guta-Dobryanskaya, Comrade Pyatak demonstrated an example of steadfastness, bravery, and mastery of his craft.
Comrade Pyatak, together with his loader Shlykov A.K., used their anti-tank rifle to knock out 2 German medium tanks.
For the valor and courage displayed, I recommend Comrade Pyatak for a government award.
More info on Sgt. Pyatak can be found here
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