Egorka

In what universe does it amount to 7500?

Does such bar imply that the awardee passed away before 1934 when the Hindenburg cross was issued?

Yammi!

MERRY CHRISTMASS! Hark the herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn king" Peace on earth, and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled Joyful all ye nations rise Join the triumph of the skies With angelic host proclaim "Christ is born in Bethlehem" Hark the herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn king"

Thank you for help!

Nice! The case is fluffy...

I am really lacking knowledge here. Please advise on this small bar. Does all look legit? Wanted to treat myself with my first EK... But without help of the mighty GMIC I don't dare. Thanks!!!

Or one could put it even simpler: he is a notch ready...

Yes, Paul. Swedish "Götiska Förbundet". http://gmic.co.uk/topic/69658-help-id-the-badgemedal/

Would not it be possible for a person to change position during the conflict, so that first non-combat distinction is earned, and then later combat one?

Who would expect... two awards came to my colection from opposite sides of the globe, yet the awardees served practically tougher, supporting the same rifle unit at the same time and on the same theatre of operation... Two pieces of the puzzle have just clicked tougher... Kniazev on his T-34 (226 Tank regiment) and Lihomanov on his SU-76 (8 SABR) were both supporting 34 Guards Rifle Corps, 5 Gu.A in January 1945.

Respect guys, for all that hard core research you do!

Lesser coat of arms 1830 Lesser coat of arms after 1856

Hello Mark, There was heraldry reform finalized in April 1857, which among other things lead to changes in the lesser coat of arms of Russian Empier. That what you see. Some of the main changes are the shape of the eagle wings and St.George changed orientation from "riding right" to "riding left".

Well, it was not a steam boat, Paul. A diesel. I will lay out the research in a couple of weeks.

Hey, Paul. Yes, the research adds extra dimention to our hobby. The photo is from archival research. Chufarov was an officer, so there is always a chance there is a photo in the service record. Check out my signature. I can do such research for you too. Some times photograph is not to be found in the service record papers. Then there is a slim chance to locate it on the mighty Internet. F.ex. I managed to locate like that awardee photos for 2 of my Red Banner orders. Though it may take some effort. One is found on our forum "for forcing Oder in January 1945". The other one is for a Baltic fleet armoredboat captain, who after was was serving on "target ship". It was exactly how it sounds. This ORB I need to find time to present on our forum. Chufarov's service record.

hehheeehhe I also though for some time I was blind... Number of flowers (?) is different, and the star is completely golden (5th has silver/golden rays).

Please meet the awardee Chufarov Anatoly Zosimovich.

Town Els in 1945 after it was captured by Soviet forces.

22. Guards private SHAPOVAL IVAN ALEKSEEVICH - rifleman, 6th company. Participated in the fighting for town Els /Germany/ in February 1945, showed courage and bravery. Rushed the first into enemy position eliminated 2 hitlerites. Twice wounded during the fight. Participated in capturing town Breslavl. Repelled bravely enemy counterattacks. Born 1910, Ukrainian, not party member. Drafted to RKKA by Onufrievsky RVK, Novgorod Region in 1944.

I see ink remains and more. Do we at least agree, that there is mechanical damage of the paper around the number? Just in case it is not a simple misspelling: Lyubomira Ignat'yevna Gunkevich.

I am a little confused with the black marker number writing on the order. What on Earth is that?

The medal was suspended on combined St Vladimir and St Andrew ribbon.

Good one. About the enamel chip. Well, it does affect price. BUT, if the order is shown to have an intersting citation or otherwise, it does not matter. F.ex. look at this Order of Red Banner. That enamel damage doesn't matter at all considering the citation it has! So the research is the key!

Hello! Exactly as said by Ferdinand, the eBay is probably the easiest option. It will be easy to find sellers. These pentagonal suspensions are still in use, and therefore also produced. But the material is aluminium. Some times you can find old types, but as a single item mainly, not in volume.