Gerd Becker

Ok, Dave, you provide the next question. I guess, its too hard to identify the ribbons, isn?t it? Gerd

Thanks again everyone. Dave, i guess, today it would bring easily the double or maybe even the triple amount of that, as there are more wealthy interested parties. Guys, on my next visit to Berlin, i will definately include the Reichstag. Of course i will make a lot of pictures then. best, Gerd

Kevin, i visited the Reichstag in the 80ies as a scholar and unfortunately my interest for the Wars only started much later, so i didn?t see it from that position, but you are right, its a huge and massive building, ideal for defense. There must have been heavy fightings, before they reached the roof to raise the flag. The documentary says, when the footage for the flagraising was filmed, in and 700m around the Reichstag there were still fights ongoing. On the 30. April 1945 13.00 the storm on the Reichstag started and at 22.50 they raised the "Victory Banner Nr. 5" on the roof. And of course you are right, it was THE symbol at all for the russians. Paul, you are welcome. I am very thankful for the info myself. best, Gerd

Thanks again. Great info. best, Gerd

Thank you. So that comfirmes the story in post # 2.

Thanks guys. best, Gerd

Hi everyone, i heard in a documentary, that Stalin promised, that the first man, who sticks the soviet flag on the Reichstag, will become Hero of the Soviet Union. Did this man really became HSU and who was it? Thanks in advance Gerd

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Hi Darrel, 700 is a decent price for a Type 6 Lenin with booklet. She probably got it for Labor Merit, Milking Cows is not impossible Its in really nice condition. best, Gerd

Indeed a wonderful example, Don What stands the makermark for? Gerd

Yes, only Veterans bagdes and commemorative medals. Btw, i would love to have the group of the guy on the right, with paperwork, if possible. Gerd

Hey Daniel, very nice to see you here We are all glad, you are safely back from Bosnia. Gerd

Very interesting, Rick I have found a picture of one in wear in my files. Please note the veteran on the left (PS: If the owner of this picture wants me to remove it, please let me know.) Gerd

Hello Bryan, to be honest, i am very sceptical, what this guy offers. I think, at least some of the documents are made up. This includes the groups, you sent me per email. best, Gerd

Eric, fantastic info. Thanks so much for posting this list Gerd

Nice. Interesting piece of history, thanks for sharing. Gerd

Excellent, mate Finally complete with the Campaign-Medals. I still need this one, but i want one documented in a group. I guess, it will take some time before a group pops up, if at all Gerd

Very nice

I like it too. Looks like honest wear on the Medaillon. Nice one, Jens. Gerd

Thanks, Dave Mine is 98.116, so i hope, Gregory can find something out about this guy. To which Wartime-Order would you compare the "crab"? Gerd

Hey Dave, i am glad, you found the way to this forum I hope you share more of this "useless" info Do you have ever researched one of these in higher serialnumber-range like 80-90.000? Did the value of this Order decrease with the time as well, like it happened to other Soviet orders like Red-Star and Red-Banner? best, Gerd

Thanks, Rick. Lets see, what we can do. best, Gerd

Ed, they are researchable. I will have mine researched and will post the results here, when they are finished. best, Gerd

Hi Andreas, i agree, its a nice pair. But you are right, where are all those combat-heros? I guess, they go into collections immediately and don?t even appear on the market. Everyone wants groups to Combat heros and i guess, they are willing to pay a premium for these groups. Well, i would... best, Gerd

What is the difference between the Variations of the Types and which serialnumber range do these have? best, Gerd