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Gents, An unidentified recon Guards sergeant major five wound striper with an OGIII and two BMs. Regards, slava1stclass

Paul, But the shipping charge from Armenia is a real steal at only $7.99... Regards, slava1stclass

Gents, Still listed on the well-known auction site. The BIN price was reduced to $39,500.00 on June 16, 2019. Regards, slava1stclass

Gents, Currently available at a West European dealer. Asking price: $9,693.24. The recipient was a senior sergeant serving as a gun commander in an independent anti-tank battalion assigned to a rifle division when recommended for his OGI. He was also awarded an ORS during the war. Regards, slava1stclass

Gents, The price was cut again - to $1,400.00 - on May 15, 2019. Regards, slava1stclass

Gents, This OGII to a Full Cavalier recently sold in the former Soyuz for $540.00. The recipient was a Guards Sergeant serving as a 76mm gunner in a Guards rifle regiment when recommended for his OGI. As he was KIA before his OGI could be presented, in accordance with awards policy in force at the time, it was not presented to his next of kin. He was also awarded an ORS and BM during the war. Regards, slava1stclass

Gents, No longer listed/available. Regards, slava1stclass

Gents, With no takers thus far, it was just relisted with a $200.00 price cut and a new BIN price of $1,500.00. Regards, slava1stclass

Gents, It was relisted on the well-known auction site yesterday, but now at $9,999.99 or Best Offer. Regards, slava1stclass

Gents, An interesting twist has come to light. Meet OGI serial number 1153's fraternal twin. Each is original in every respect. This "twin" was accompanied by its associated OGII and OGIII. The set was on the market within the past year. It could be serial number 1153 seen below was issued as an official duplicate to replace the above OGI which is currently offered for sale. Regards, slava1stclass

Gents, Just listed on the well-known NYC-area dealer's web site. Price: $8,500.00. Recipient earned his OGI during the Battle of Berlin. He was a Guards junior sergeant serving as a 120mm mortar crew member in a Guards rifle regiment (subordinated to 8th Guards Army) when recommended for it. He would subsequently march in the June 24, 1945, Victory Parade on Red Square. Regards, slava1stclass

Gents, It sold today. Regards, slava1stclass

Gents, Listed on the well-known auction site two days ago. The BIN price is set at $9,999.99. The recipient was erroneously awarded two OGIIIs during the war only to have the second award amended to this OGI in 1969 when he officially attained Full Cavalier status. He was a corporal serving as a machine gunner in a rifle regiment assigned to a rifle division when recommended for his final OG. He was also awarded an ORS and two BMs during the war. Regards, slava1stclass

Gents, A Category 1 Full Cavalier set that was up for auction last November in the former Soyuz. The recipient was a sergeant and squad leader in a rifle regiment assigned to a rifle division when he was nominated for the Hero of the Soviet Union title. The rifle corps commander subsequently recommended a downgrade to OGI which was then endorsed further up his chain of command. He was also awarded an ORS and two BMs during the war. It is unknown what the set sold for. Regards, slava1stclass

Gents, This OGI is now listed on the well-known auction site with a BIN price of $12,500.00. Regards, slava1stclass

Gents, Just relisted with the BIN price lowered to $1,700.00. Regards, slava1stclass

Gents, The BIN price dropped to $1,800.00 on January 26th. I still advise caution. Regards, slava1stclass

Gents, It appears the well-known auction site has now pulled the "China" listing. It is no longer an active listing and it is not to be found in either the "Sold" or "Completed" categories. One may assume it was reported as being fraudulent which led to it being delisted. Regards, slava1stclass

Gents, There are now clearly some ongoing shenanigans with this set. Although ostensibly "sold" a few days ago for $788.79, it has now reappeared on the well-known auction site with a BIN price of $1,900.00 and a "Best Offer" option. I'd steer clear of this seller. Regards, slava1stclass

Gents, This set sold for $14,000.00. Regards, slava1stclass

Gents, The set sold for $788.79. Regards, slava1stclass

PaulR It is the Italian Partisan Division "Garibaldi" medal. Regards, slava1stclass

Gents, This set has reappeared on the well-know auction site. It is still located in Latvia. Opening bid was .99 U.S. cents. Current bid stands at $57.00. Regards, slava1stclass

Gents, While many people continue to "watch" this auction on the well-known site, none has yet pulled the trigger. Wisely so. Regards, slava1stclass

Gents, A very, very interesting development has emerged. Evidently, the above Full Cavalier set currently offered on the well-known auction site and located in China, is not what it is alleged to be. Why you may ask? Turns out the actual set is located in the former Soyuz. Images of the original set are attached. Note the China set's attempt to match the numbering style of the original Soyuz set. At first glance (and without detailed images - especially of the OGI), the China set appeared legit. The accompanying Full Cavalier booklet (which is legit) only bolstered this false impression. Buyer beware. Regards, slava1stclass.