Description
Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class #288349
Awarded to Senior Sergeant Nikolay Aleksandrovich Nikitin (Николай Александрович Никитин)
For reporting three tanks and enemy infantry concentration he spotted as a reconnaissance leader. By risking his own life he frustrated the enemy counter attack and the tanks were destroyed
Made of solid silver, gold and enamels. The order weighs 23.8 grams without its screwplate and measures 45.43 mm in width and 47.42 mm in height.
In excellent condition with its details crisp and light overall wear. The enamels are problem free and show several dings and scratches only and no substantial flaking or repairs. It comes with its original, time period screwplate and its screw has not been shortened.
Brief description of his feat of arms or achievements:
“Comrade NIKITIN has been serving in the headquarters battery since the first day it was organised. He showed himself as disciplined, responsible, and skilled reconnaissance section leader. Manning all the time the artillery troops Commander’s observation post, he meticulously watches the enemy and immediately reports the discovered targets. For example, on 28 February 1945, being on the forward observation post near the settlement Litenova (?), comrade NIKITIN spotted three tanks and enemy infantry concentration. The enemy was preparing for a counter attack. Comrade NIKITIN, risking his own life under dense enemy artillery-mortar fire, ran to the observation post of the army level artillery battery commander and reported the targets. The battery opened massive fire and the tanks were hit and the infantry scattered. The enemy counter attack was frustrated. Comrade NIKITIN systematically shares his wast spotter experience with his subordinates.
Comrade NIKITIN is worthy of “Patriotic war II class” order.”
The full translation of the research can be found below:
More information on Sgt. Nikitin can be found here
Also included in the picture gallery is a battle map of the 3rd Shock Army of 28 February 1945
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