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On 24/07/2013 at 13:22, slava1stclass said:
Gents,
Currently available on the well-known auction site for a BIN asking price of $11,000.00. Before you rush off to log on to your PayPal account, however, note that like the Glory 1st in post #212 above, this is an unissued example. How it got out of the mint is an entirely different matter...
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slava1stclass
On 15/10/2014 at 16:06, GHB said:Stand-alone OG1 from post 362 (unissued s/n 2174) now has brothers and is offered as a full glory set on a popular auction site.
On the US site but the medal is in Greece and he ships worldwide. Opening bid now $11,999 for the "full set.".
GHB
On 21/10/2014 at 11:03, slava1stclass said:Gents,
As GHB notes, this is clearly a "thrown together" Full Cavalier "set." While OGI s/n 2174 is legit, it was never officially awarded and therefore has no associated OGII or OGIII.
The "advertised" OGII is a doctored OGIII. The "advertised" OGIII appears legit.
In offering OGI s/n 2174 as part of a "Full Cavalier set", the seller is simply trying to move the OGI at his original asking price for the OGI as a stand-alone piece. Steer clear.
Regards,
slava1stclass
Gents,
Almost five years later, this "set" is once again listed on the well-known auction site. Asking price: $12,499.00. Although the current owner/seller is located in California and not Greece, the same qualifiers identified in the above historical posts pertain.
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slava1stclass
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Gents,
Recently surfaced in the former Soyuz. Asking price: $15,000.00. The set included the recipient's Ordenskya Knizhka. He was a senior sergeant serving as a communications squad leader in a rifle division's DIVARTY when recommended for his OGI. In addition to being one of the very few Full Cavaliers who was an ethnic Jew, he was also awarded an ORS and BM during the war.
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slava1stclass
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Gents,
An unidentified recon Guards sergeant major five wound striper with an OGIII and two BMs.
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slava1stclass
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3 minutes ago, paul wood said:
If that were to sell at any figure approaching that asked then i think there is a strong chance of me succeeding pope Francis (and I am protestant).
Paul
Paul,
But the shipping charge from Armenia is a real steal at only $7.99...
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slava1stclass
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On 27/09/2018 at 19:54, slava1stclass said:
Gents,
Currently available in the former Soyuz. Asking price: $30,500.00.
The set includes a duplicate/replacement award booklet which the Russian Federation issued on June 2, 1994. It's the first time I've seen such a booklet with a Full Cavalier set.
He was a sergeant major and recon squad leader in a rifle battalion when recommended for his OGI.
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slava1stclass
On 02/10/2018 at 09:04, USSR said:That’s absurd imho
On 13/10/2018 at 08:44, slava1stclass said:Gents,
This group has just been listed on the well-known auction site with a Buy It Now price of $43,500.00. While the U.S. stock market took a severe beating this week, documented Full Cavalier sets continue to skyrocket (at least in terms of asking price!). Check it out.
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slava1stclass
Gents,
Still listed on the well-known auction site. The BIN price was reduced to $39,500.00 on June 16, 2019.
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slava1stclass
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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.
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slava1stclass
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On 23/09/2016 at 15:51, slava1stclass said:
Gents,
Currently available on the well-known auction site for a buy-it-now price of $3,500.00. The orders booklet and OGII only first surfaced at auction in Ukraine a couple of years back. Since then, the "OGIII" has now suddenly appeared. While I'm confident in the OGII's and orders booklet's authenticity, I can't say the same for the OGIII based on the images below. While the OGIII's "serial number" matches that awarded to the Full Cavalier in question, the likelihood of the original OGIII being found and then reunited with the OGII and orders booklet seems remote at best. The seller is in Latvia and has a solid eBay reputation.
In any event, this an interesting offering as the Full Cavalier in question initially served in an airborne unit and later transitioned to duties as an aerial gunner/radio operator in an IL-2 Shturmovik ground attack aircraft. His OGIII recommendation included credit for shooting down a German aircraft. His IL-2 pilot would go on to earn the HSU title.
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slava1stclass
On 17/01/2019 at 09:52, slava1stclass said: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.
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slava1stclass
On 28/01/2019 at 09:56, slava1stclass said:Gents,
The BIN price dropped to $1,800.00 on January 26th. I still advise caution.
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slava1stclass
On 18/02/2019 at 07:21, slava1stclass said:Gents,
Just relisted with the BIN price lowered to $1,700.00.
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slava1stclass
On 21/03/2019 at 16:15, slava1stclass said: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.
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slava1stclass
Gents,
The price was cut again - to $1,400.00 - on May 15, 2019.
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slava1stclass
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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.
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slava1stclass
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On 11/03/2019 at 13:30, slava1stclass said:
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.
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slava1stclass
Gents,
No longer listed/available.
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slava1stclass
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On 17/01/2019 at 09:52, slava1stclass said:
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
On 28/01/2019 at 09:56, slava1stclass said:Gents,
The BIN price dropped to $1,800.00 on January 26th. I still advise caution.
Regards,
slava1stclass
On 18/02/2019 at 07:21, slava1stclass said:Gents,
Just relisted with the BIN price lowered to $1,700.00.
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
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On 09/03/2019 at 12:06, slava1stclass said:
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.
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slava1stclass
On 10/03/2019 at 20:19, slava1stclass said:Gents,
It sold today.
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slava1stclass
Gents,
It was relisted on the well-known auction site yesterday, but now at $9,999.99 or Best Offer.
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slava1stclass
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3 hours ago, slava1stclass said:
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.
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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.
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slava1stclass
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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.
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slava1stclass
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On 09/03/2019 at 12:06, slava1stclass said:
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,
It sold today.
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slava1stclass
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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.
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slava1stclass
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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.
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slava1stclass
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On 16/10/2018 at 11:57, USSR said:
Here another full cavalier: Awarded to jr sergeant Mikhail Vladimirovich Getmansky (Михаил Владимирович Гетманский)
For street fighting in the very center of Berlin during the Battle of Berlin.
One of the very last OG1s
Gents,
This OGI is now listed on the well-known auction site with a BIN price of $12,500.00.
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slava1stclass
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On 28/01/2019 at 09:56, slava1stclass said:
Gents,
The BIN price dropped to $1,800.00 on January 26th. I still advise caution.
Regards,
slava1stclass
Gents,
Just relisted with the BIN price lowered to $1,700.00.
Regards,
slava1stclass
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On 17/01/2019 at 09:52, slava1stclass said:
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,
The BIN price dropped to $1,800.00 on January 26th. I still advise caution.
Regards,
slava1stclass
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On 03/12/2018 at 05:24, slava1stclass said:
Gents,
Just listed on the well-known auction site. A Category 1 Full Cavalier set issued to a Guards junior sergeant who served as a squad leader in an independent Guards sapper battalion when recommended for his OGI. The BIN price is set at $16,600.00. He was also awarded a BM during the war.
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slava1stclass
On 15/12/2018 at 06:21, slava1stclass said: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.
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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.
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slava1stclass
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On 23/09/2016 at 15:51, slava1stclass said:
Gents,
Currently available on the well-known auction site for a buy-it-now price of $3,500.00. The orders booklet and OGII only first surfaced at auction in Ukraine a couple of years back. Since then, the "OGIII" has now suddenly appeared. While I'm confident in the OGII's and orders booklet's authenticity, I can't say the same for the OGIII based on the images below. While the OGIII's "serial number" matches that awarded to the Full Cavalier in question, the likelihood of the original OGIII being found and then reunited with the OGII and orders booklet seems remote at best. The seller is in Latvia and has a solid eBay reputation.
In any event, this an interesting offering as the Full Cavalier in question initially served in an airborne unit and later transitioned to duties as an aerial gunner/radio operator in an IL-2 Shturmovik ground attack aircraft. His OGIII recommendation included credit for shooting down a German aircraft. His IL-2 pilot would go on to earn the HSU title.
Regards,
slava1stclass
On 29/09/2016 at 16:48, slava1stclass said:Gents,
Although I had my reservations, a knowledgeable fellow collector has confirmed the OGIII's authenticity.
One correction. Osipov's OGIII recommendation credited him with damaging and not shooting down a Me-109 fighter. After three long bursts from his machine gun, the German fighter began trailing smoke and returned to its lines.
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slava1stclass
On 07/01/2019 at 07:23, slava1stclass said: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
On 15/01/2019 at 15:23, slava1stclass said:Gents,
The set sold for $788.79.
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.
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slava1stclass
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On 11/12/2018 at 11:17, slava1stclass said:
Gents,
It's that time of year once again. The New York Sale Auction XLVII is set for January 10, 2019. Included in this year's Russian Coins, Orders and Medals auction is one Full Cavalier set. The recipient was one of the very, very few Full Cavaliers to have earned that status while serving as a combat medic. He was a Guards sergeant major serving in a tank battalion subordinate to a Guards tank brigade when recommended and approved for his OGI. He was also awarded a BM and CSM during the war. Note, too, that his OGII is the so-called "border reverse" variant. Opening bid: $15,000.00.
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slava1stclass
Gents,
This set sold for $14,000.00.
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slava1stclass
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On 07/01/2019 at 07:23, slava1stclass said:
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,
The set sold for $788.79.
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slava1stclass
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20 minutes ago, Paul R said:
What is that medal that resembles the US Bronze Star, in the lower left corner of the photo above?
PaulR
It is the Italian Partisan Division "Garibaldi" medal.
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slava1stclass
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Full Cavaliers of the Order of Glory - Present Day Market Realities
in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
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Gents,
Currently at auction in the former Soyuz with the opening bid set at $484.00. This OGIII was awarded to a Full Cavalier who was a Guards Senior Sergeant serving as a submachine gunner in a reconnaissance company assigned to a Guards tank brigade in 4th Guards Tank Army when recommended for his OGI. He was a Guards sergeant when awarded this OGIII. He fought at Kursk and was also awarded two OPWIs and a BM during the war.
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slava1stclass