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Soviet Red Star Awarded For Battle of Kursk
Wild Card replied to Soviet 1000's topic in USSR: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
Hello Soviet 1000, A beautiful star you have there, congratulations. I think that you will find that the commander of the 13th Army at that time was General-Lieutenant Nikolai Pavlovich Pukhov. Regards, Wild Card -
Frankly, I would not touch anything from this source. I think that it has been established that he consistently offers bogus medal bars. If he is not manufacturing them, he certainly is their source to the market. As to why he would make single pieces, why not. If he can make one, why not make a dozen at the same time? Then he has a supply from which he can make more bars in the future while selling a few individual pieces along the way. No Gentlemen, I’m sorry but I would not give this individual my business or money no matter how good or genuine the offering might be. People of his ilk contribute nothing positive to our hobby and we are all far better off without them being a part of it.
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Hello Phil Steele, As you have already found, a single book fitting your needs (in English) simply does not exist; but there is a really excellent alternative. Check out the series “Aviation Awards of Imperial Germany in World War I and The Men Who Earned Them” by Neal O’Connor. Don’t let the title discourage you, Neal did an excellent job of explaining the background of the awards; and he covers virtually all states. Unfortunately these books are out of print, but they are around and well worth the search. Good luck, Wild Card
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...and a close up of the label. Incidentally, following up on your suggestion, I contacted RR and he agreed that this arrangement, though not completely consistent with regulations, would not be improper (pardon the double negative) for one of the several 1909 merit cross awards with swords made to the Schutztruppen who served in Africa.
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Soviet 70 years of a victory near Moscow.
Wild Card replied to Sergey's topic in USSR: Soviet: Other Militaria
Great stuff Sergey, thank you for sharing it with us. :cheers: