Description
Order of Alexander Nevsky #22822
Awarded to Major Grigory Mikhailovich Kotikov (Григорий Михайлович Котиков)
For demonstrating bravery and courage during a well-planned artillery fire support operation. His unit successfully executed its mission, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy
‘Deep dish’ variation with a relatively pronounced counter-relief of the red star
Made of solid silver and enamels. Measures 50.49 mm in height, 48.85 mm in width and weighs 39.0 grams without its screwplate. The serial number and the mint mark Monetni Dvor are located at the 6 o’clock position underneath the screw. Deep dish variation
In good condition with most details on Nevsky’s head clearly visible and moderate overall wear. A significant portion of the original gold plating on the poleaxes, sword, and arrows remains intact, though both sides exhibit several dings and scratches. The enamels have no repairs or flaking but feature an internal crack on the 5 o’clock ray of the red star, with no risk of further damage. The screwpost remains unshortened, and no repairs have been made. The order comes with its original period screwplate.
Brief, concrete description of his feat of arms or achievements:
In battles against the German invaders, he displayed bravery and courage.
On January 12, 1945, as a result of a well-planned artillery fire support operation, the advancing units successfully executed their assigned mission, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy in manpower and equipment.
Due to well-coordinated interaction with the 23rd Guards Rifle Division, the regiment provided fire support and cleared the way for advancing infantry by neutralizing enemy positions on the western bank of the river.
For his bravery and skillful coordination in battle against the German invaders, ensuring timely and well-organized cooperation with other military branches, he is deserving of the government award – the Order of the Patriotic War, 1st Class.
Commander of the 467th Guards Mortar Lviv Regiment
Guard Lieutenant Colonel Chernyavsky
The full translation of the citation can be read here
More info on Major Kotikov can be found here
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