Description
Order of the Patriotic War 1st class #86576
Awarded to Lieutenant-Captain Pavel Aleksandrovich Nikitin (Павел Александрович Никитин)
Lt. Captain Nikitin has been engaged in submarine combat since the start of the Patriotic War. In 1944, he played a key role in a reconnaissance mission on Ladoga Lake, contributing to land forces’ success. Over two months, he guided submarines through the Finnish islands to and from combat zones, and prepared them for successful operations
Nikitin was also awarded the Order of Nakhimov 2nd class!
Made of solid gold, silver and enamels. Measures 45.32 mm in height, 43.94 mm in width and weighs 30.8 grams without its screwplate. The serial number is located at the 6 o’clock position and the mint mark Monetni Dvor is located at the 12 o’clock position of its reverse.
In superb condition with crisp details and virtually no traces of wear. The white and red enamels are extremely well preserved without repairs, flaking or even noticeable scratches. Its reverse is in equally pristine condition and both sides show an appealing toning to the silver and gold parts. The silver screwpate fits well and is time period to the order and its screw has not been shortened.
Stunning example to a submariner!
Brief description of his feat of arms or achievements for his Order of the Patriotic War 1st class:
Lt. Captain NIKITIN has participated in submarine combat operations since the first days of Patriotic war.
In 1944, he participated in the reconnaissance operation of the submarine “M-90” on Ladoga lake. The Command’s objectives were fulfilled perfectly, which assisted success of the land forces in the given sector.
During two month period, he participated in operation for guiding and passing the Finish skerries by the submarines going toward their combat zones as well as meeting and guiding back the submarines returning from their combat tours.
He excellently prepared the 1st battle stations of the submarines for combat operations, which assisted successful fulfilment of the combat objectives.
For excellent execution of the combat orders, he is worthy of a state award order “PATRIOTIC WAR I CLASS”.
The full translation of the research can be read here
Brief description of his feat of arms or achievements for his Order of Nakhimov 2nd class:
During the Great Patriotic War, each sortie by our submarines was meticulously prepared with thorough intelligence and logistical support, especially concerning the transport and preparation of torpedoes. In the years 1944-45, torpedoes of types B-1, B-1-1, and other specialized training types proved to be particularly effective. The wartime experience underscored that the success in combat was heavily influenced by the completion of training torpedo launches in the sea and in the air, following a specialized training regimen. The dedication to these rigorous training protocols contributed to the conferment of the prestigious Order of Nakhimov, 2nd class, recognizing his exceptional service and achievements in naval combat operations.
More information on Lt. Capt. Nikitin can be found here, here and here
Also included in the picture gallery are scans of two pictures of Nikitin (one of which shows him wearing his awards including his Order of the patriotic War) and one of his submarine
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