Description
Documented group of Soviet Awards
Awarded to Guards Lieutenant Pavel Ivanovich Vlasov (Павел Иванович Власов)
For destroying two enemy aircraft with direct tank fire near the front line. During battle in northern Germany, he replaced a wounded tank commander, led the tank into combat, and destroyed an armored personnel carrier, two anti-tank guns, five machine-gun positions, and about 25 enemy soldiers
The group consists of the following items:
Order of the Red Banner #226311
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 45.39 mm in height, 37.43 mm in width and weighs 26.3 grams without its suspension. The mint mark Monetni Dvor and the serial number are located at the bottom of its reverse.
In nice condition with most details visible and medium wear to the raised areas like the center wreath. The red and white enamels are generally well preserved without repairs but show some superficial flaking. Both sides show several dings and scratched and its connection ring has not been cut. The order comes with its time period suspension and ribbon.
Order of the Red Star #1666578
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 48.45 mm in width, 46.76 mm in height and weighs 30.8 grams without its screwplate. The mint mark Monetni Dvor and the serial number are located on the bottom of its reverse.
This order is in excellent, above average condition with most details present. The enamels show some contact marks only and there have been no repairs. Its screw is full length and the well fitting screwplate is correct.
Order of the Red Star #3281398
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 46.05 mm in height, 48.07 mm in width and weighs 30.3 grams without its screwplate. The mint mark Monetni Dvor in two lines is located at the top of its reverse and the serial number at the bottom.
In problem condition with well preserved enamels and light wear to the raised areas only. There have been no repairs and the order comes with its time period and well fitted screwplate.
Order Booklet with original picture
In excellent condition with all pages firmly attached to the cover. The booklet mentions all awards above together with an Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class which is missing.
Citation of the Order of the Red Banner #226311
During combat operations on the 2nd Belorussian Front beginning in March 1945, Vlasov ensured that the company’s tanks remained in excellent condition. On March 19, 1945, when the company’s tanks became stuck in a swamp during battle, he organized their recovery. Despite heavy enemy fire, he personally used a recovery vehicle to pull out one tank, which then helped tow the others to safety.
On the battlefield, he restored three tanks during these engagements. On March 26, 1945, Vlasov advanced in a tank to reconnoiter two enemy aircraft at an airfield near the front line. When German forces opened heavy fire on the tank, Vlasov, positioned at the gun, ordered the vehicle to move forward and opened aimed fire. With three shots, both aircraft were destroyed.
He consistently demonstrated fearlessness and initiative in combat.
He deserves the award of the Order of the Red Banner.
Citation of the Order of the Red Star #1666578
Vlasov took part in combat operations on the 2nd Belorussian Front as deputy commander for technical matters, demonstrating bravery and courage.
The tanks under his supervision were excellently prepared for battle and advanced through Prenzlau, Burg Stargard, Neubrandenburg, and Malchin (all in Germany) without a single technical failure, ensuring successful engagements and the rapid advance of the company. In Neubrandenburg, under enemy fire, Vlasov repaired two tanks and returned them to service.
During the battle for Malchin, he restored one damaged tank, replaced the wounded tank commander, and personally led the tank into combat. Maneuvering across the battlefield and firing, he destroyed one armored personnel carrier, two anti-tank guns, five machine-gun positions, and eliminated 25 enemy soldiers and officers.
He merits the award of the Order of the Patriotic War 1st Class.
Citation of the Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class #340256 (not present in this lot)
Vlasov, serving on the 2nd Belorussian Front from February 25 to March 13, 1945, worked as a combat vehicle repair technician in a tank company and demonstrated outstanding skill, bravery, and courage.
The tanks maintained by Vlasov did not fail due to technical issues. All tanks of the company covered more than 900 km in combat operations.
During the battle for the capture of Bobolice (Poland), under heavy enemy fire and air attacks, Vlasov repaired two damaged tanks. In the same engagement, showing courage and determination, he evacuated two wounded crew members from a burning tank.
During the capture of Kuźmina (Poland), he personally took part in breaking through the enemy’s defenses, where he captured and eliminated 10 German soldiers and officers.
He deserves to be awarded the Order of the Patriotic War 2nd Class.
The full translation can be read here
More info on Lt. Vlasov can be found here
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