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Indeed a very informative thread, thank you Some of the Orders and Medals are very well designed and the quality of some is excellent. I never cared much about Arab Awards, but i will keep my eyes open in the future. Ed, you show a miniature of one of the Orders, do you know, how these were worn? Similar to english mini-groups with ribbon? best, Gerd
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Hello Dima, i am sorry, i have missed your reply completely. You are right, the photo was re-glued, but i am quite certain, its indeed Mukhin in younger years. Do you think, the mistakes, you mention, are a serious issue? I got this group form a very honest and knowlegable dealer, so i am sure, he didn?t make up anything of the group. And i can only agree, i like the OOR too very much. I have two in my collection too, but i would like to trade the undocumented one for a Variation 1 (with extra money, of course) I will make a search for the badges, you mentioned. Thanks for that best, Gerd
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Soviet Soviet & Eastern Block Quiz
Gerd Becker replied to Christophe's topic in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria
Well even after an extensive google-search i did not find the answer. Would you find the answer on a forum, which i don?t visit anymore, per chance? best, Gerd -
EK 1914 1813 EK2 grouping.
Gerd Becker replied to Gordon Williamson's topic in Germany: All Eras: The Iron Cross
Thats a most impressive group. The Red-Eeagle-Order is a particular nice example Now imagine this group WITH PAPERWORK -
EK 1914 Please welcome a new member
Gerd Becker replied to Stogieman's topic in Germany: All Eras: The Iron Cross
Welcome to the forum Vince Awesome collection of unusual screwbacks. Please show us some closeups. Especially the one in the top row left best, Gerd -
Soviet Soviet & Eastern Block Quiz
Gerd Becker replied to Christophe's topic in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria
Argghh.... I know, that one is too easy for you guys Your turn, Christophe Gerd -
Soviet Soviet & Eastern Block Quiz
Gerd Becker replied to Christophe's topic in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria
Ok, lets try it this way: WHO AM I? I was born 1744. I attended the Naval Gentlemen Cadet Corps , which i finished in 1766. I took part in the Turkish/Russian war of 1768-1774 as a ship commander. Later i commanded the battleship "Victor" that guarded merchant chips from the piratical activities of the English Navy in the Mediterranean Sea. In 1784 i was the commander of the battleship "Saint Pavel"and a year later i helped to buildt up the Sebastopol Navy base. Further i became the commander of the Black Sea Navy in 1789. These are just a few stations of his career, but its too obvious, if i add more. If noone knows (what i doubt) i will add more hints. Gerd -
For more info look here: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3227 best, Gerd
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Soviet Soviet & Eastern Block Quiz
Gerd Becker replied to Christophe's topic in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria
Arghh, i thought, i added Prag. However, give me a little time to find a decent question for you guys. Gerd -
Soviet Soviet & Eastern Block Quiz
Gerd Becker replied to Christophe's topic in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria
to 2: Kursk, Belgorod, Odessa, Kharkov, Kiev, Krakow, Berlin Gerd -
Soviet My "Alex"
Gerd Becker replied to JensF.'s topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
I can see the loop of the Nevsky, but nothing else. Maybe he is wearing his type1-Nevsky as a screwback? Any singns on the order, that it has been converted? Just a guess... Gerd -
Soviet Soviet & Eastern Block Quiz
Gerd Becker replied to Christophe's topic in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria
Christophe, I am the specialist for dumb questions, you should know that by now Gerd -
Albania A family of Skanderbegs from Albania
Gerd Becker replied to Eric Schena's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
Most interesting piece, Rusty. I have never seen a screwback. How would you describe the quality of the construction and the enamel? I guess, Eric will like this Gerd -
Soviet Red October Medal
Gerd Becker replied to a topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
Rusty, i think, you were actually the one, who recommended me to buy from Alexei, if i am not mistaken. Everything, i got from him so far was PERFECT and a lot of my stuff is from him. I only wish, i wouldn?t look at his updates so often "Collecting is addictive" How true! Gerd PS: Why don?t you send him a link to this forum? -
Soviet Red October Medal
Gerd Becker replied to a topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
Thanks, Rusty. I will try to post a scan of the S/N later, but i am quite sure, its ok, as it came from Alexei and also my own impression of the S/N is good with my limited experiance. Thanks again. Gerd -
Soviet Red October Medal
Gerd Becker replied to a topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
Rusty, would you mind to take a look on this one: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=2771&st=20 (post 31) That is an earlier issue and not the one, you are talking about, right? Thanks in advance best, Gerd -
I agree with both comments. Thanks to you guys for making this a very interesting forum. I really enjoy learning about Russian Imperial awards of all kind, so don?t think, the lack of comments is due to lacking interest, only due to lacking knowledge. Gerd
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Well, lets say, you know Imperial Flightbages better Just kidding, i would be happy with a fraction of your knowledge Considering the seller, these are all crap. These are either doctored pieces (like the Red-Star, i suppose) or pieces from scrap-metal. They have become very good to fake these, so you have to look for tiny details nowadays and cannot judge from a picture. The Nakhimov-Medal has not enough detail and i don?t like the ring at all. The Red-Star is probably a later one, which has the Serialnumber replaced. The back seems to have not enough patina for such an old piece IMO. Neither i like the maker-mark nor the style of the serial-number. Also, the screwpost looks a bit strange. The screwback OGPW may be ok, but again, considering the source... I highly doubt, the suspension OGPW is a legit piece either. Same goes for the group, may be ok, but only a close inspection would tell for sure. You better avoid this dealer, Rick. He sold a lot of crap in the past. best, Gerd
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Thank you, Chuck. Maybe George can enlighten us further, when he reads this. Gerd
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Hello, did i get that right, that these Firemens societys were non-official associations for Firemen? Sorry for the weird question, but i wonder if i got the right translation. The german word would be "Verein" then. Oh and beautiful badges Thanks in advance best, Gerd
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Soviet Soviet & Eastern Block Quiz
Gerd Becker replied to Christophe's topic in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria
Wild Card, are these ID`s in your collection? Gerd -
Imperial Russia Imp. Russian Ribbon bars..?
Gerd Becker replied to GeorgeCL's topic in Russia: Imperial
I can?t help you with your questions, but its indeed very similar to the german style. Very nice ribbon-bar. best, Gerd -
Imperial Russia Gold Badge -- 13th Grenadier Regiment
Gerd Becker replied to Chuck In Oregon's topic in Russia: Imperial
My knowledge about Russian Imperial Regimental badges is very imited, so I would really like to know this too. Btw, thanks for posting all this beautiful badges. best, Gerd