James T

A small group with order booklet for Ilya Andreevich Shakurov Order of Alexander Nevsky no 20442, Order of the Red Star no 637201, and a missing Order of Red Banner no. 206887. This is another group that I purchased over 10 years ago when I first starting collecting Soviet Medals. I really did not have a handle on what I wanted to collect and just purchased items that appealed to me. Not the way to collect but it has served me well over the years. With the recent spike in pricing for Nevsky Medals I will have to have this set researched. Regards Jim

Hi Ferdinand Obviously there must be someone else that is reasonable in the research of the Soviet awards, please forward their email address to me and I will have all the medals researched. Regards Jim

Thanks for your interest and comments it sounds like this set is original but to a different guy. My next question is, is it worth having the research done? Its a nice complete set but it does lose some glamour without being to an HS recipient. Thanks Jim

I would say from the 60-70's with the black scabbard and the pin through the pommel with out the tang being flared. The quality of the blades had fallen off from their wwII knives. Camillus just closed the doors and sold off all their equipment, name, and patents. Jim

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I purchased this small group years ago, that is suppose to have been Sargent Major Petr Popov of the 62nd Guards Cavalry Division before he was awarded the Hero Star. The order booklet list the date of 1946 listing the medals shown. If I understand this correctly the 1943 date would be the actual award period for the medals and the 1946 date would be the date of the replacement book? I do not have a listing of who was awarded the Hero Star so mabe the whole story is just that. It just seems strange that from 1943 to 1946 he had not been awarded the Hero Star, and it came later? Any help on this would be appreciated. Regards Jim

During the operations conducted by 1st Ukrainian Front in order to eliminate the Berlin group of enemy troops and to capture the city of Berlin from 04/16/1945 to 05/02/1945 Guards Major-Engineer Nesvetaylov as a corps engineer excellently coped with supplying of the corps. He displayed competence in using engineering facilites. Due to comrad Nesvetaylov's effort the corps crossed the rivers, Neisse, and Spree and greatly suceeded in crossing the Teltov canal in the vicinity of Berlin and in Tsossen. A small bridgehead captured on the Teltov canal was skillfully and promptly used to construct crossing facilities. During the street fighting in the city of Berlin comrade Nesvetaylov conducted enormous work particulary in organizing and supplying assault groups assigned to blow up buildings and clear stone blockages on the streets. Despite being sick comrad Nesvetaylov joined sapper units to work together at important sectors thereby displaying valor and courage. Comrade Nesvetaylov deserves to be awarded with an Order of Lenin for his excellent command of engineers units and maintenance of supply. Signed Commander of 6th Guards Kiev Tank Corps Guards Major General Mitrofanov 05/03/1945

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Just goes to show you when you get older you forget everything, this group was researched and I will post the documents.

I started buying Soviet medal groups about fifteen years ago, I was taken by the enamel work and the fact that the medals and orders were serial numbered and could be researched. Of the groups that I have only a few have been researched, something I will have to start working on. Unfortunately this group has not been researched but did come with the recipients name. Major Konnstantin Ivanovich Nesvetaylov, Guards Engineer The medals are numbered as follows OL 41656 OAN 6985 OPW2nd 30030 ORB 131676 ORB 207911 RS 1687998 Regards Jim

Sorry for the late reply I have been traveling and busy with my business. I am some what leery of posting the engraving as I have been advised by many people that it may be in my best interest not to make the engraving public. it is nothing personal just something that I have to decided on. I have not shown the cross to many collectors, but still I have been offered considerable sums from various European dealers for it but it is still part of my collection and presently not for sale. Regards Jim T

Just got the medal out and confirmed that it is a steel ring and clip once I found the medal I had to look for a magnet, took longer to find one than the medal. Jim

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Lt. Parslow was in command of the HM Horse Transport Anglo-Californian on July 4, 1915 when the ship was attacked by a German Submarine on the surface. The sub scored several hits and Lt. Parlsow was about to abandon the ship in order to save lives and then recieved radio messages to hold on. There were two British destroyers on the way to help. Lt. Parslow got the ship under way and was then heavly attacked by the sub. Lt. Parslow was on the bridge and was killed by the shelling. The ship and the valuable cargo of horses were saved by his actions. Lt. Parslow's son was also serving on the ship and was later in commanded a ship that was lost with no trace. Lt. Parslow was one of the first RNR officers to recieve the VC. The medal is in the original case and the shipping or carrying case and in excellant condition. Years ago it was my intent to collect the top valor award for every country that was in WWI and WWII and this medal fit into that catagory. The mistake I made was passing on several other VC's that were offered to me at that time. The back is engraved to Lt. Parslow and I have spoken to the gentleman who originally took the medal in at Spinks for auction, long before I purchased it and I confirmed the marking on it to identify the medal as the original one issued to Lt. Parslow. Jim

I want to thank everyone who has helped guide me through he maze of British Medal collecting. As I have frequently stated I really do not collect British medals but have always been a sucker for items that catch my eye. I realize that the knowledge that one must have to seriously collect the wide range of British medals is beyond my time and patience. I have one more Medal to post that has been sitting in the bank for a long time so I will get it out and show it off.. Again thanks for everyone?s help as this is the reasons I joined this forum, your willingness to help a neophyte British buyer. I will be moving on to Japanese, Russian and American medals next. Unlike British medal I have some knowledge in my chosen fields. Thanks Jim

A good friend has British Military Medal to one of his relatives a Private Thomas Mulrenan no 18383 of the 2nd Royal Munster Fusiliers on display in his house. There is a piece of paper with it stating that the medal was listed in the Gazette on 26.4.17. I have tried everything to get a copy on line of the listing but just do not seem to know how to appease the Gazette's computer to show the listing. I have tried his name, serial number the time period and I always get zip. Any help in acquiring the official listing would be greatly appreciated. The individial I am trying to do this for is a WW II Vet who war awarded a Silver Star, Bronze Star with V device and two Purple Hearts from the 3rd Division. Thanks Jim

I just pulled this group out of storage I am going through my U.S. Medals and keep finding the British sets. This group was purchased in 1988 and has for a British Group a lot of information. The Pilot was F/O Lieutenant Lawrence Ellsworth 40095 No. 228 Squadron, he flew Suderland sea planes and he provided me with copies of some of his flight log, photos of himself in flight school and several othere later in the war. He flew in Egypt, Crete, Alexanderia, St.Pauls Bay and in the letter he stated that he flew a lot of VIP's including Sir Anthony Eden, General Sir John Dill plus all his patrol flights. Included are his regular pilot wings and the dress wings buttons and a copy of the London Gazette 9 May 1941 for the DFC. The question that I have is that the stars and the other medals are not named? I realize that the DFC should not be named it is engraved 1941 on the lower leg of the cross. His letter states that he joined the RAF in 1937 was commissioned the same year. In 1938 he was one of four chosen for the flying boats (his dream) as they were considered the elite. Joined the flying boat squadron in 1939 and went from junior Pilot to Commanding Officer by December 1941. It appears that he left the service then? Once again I need your help on this set. I believe that this is the last group that I am going to find hidden away. Regards Jim

Another un-researched group that I purchased back in 1980 because it was complete with the full size medals, miniatures and the ribbon bar. The set has been resting ever since in my storage area and just pulled out recently. The Medals are named to 8254 W. O. CL. 2 J. W. VERNON. NORTH' D FUS just noticed the 1914-1916 star has the prefix C. SJT Regards Jim

I have always studied American Military history from the Spanish American war through Vietnam, but only recently started reading about the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. When this set was offered to me I was persuaded to trade some SS stuff for it and I am glad I did. Smelt was kicking around my neighborhood back in 1813 and 1814. He participated in the battles of Plattsburg and Oswego, both are close to my home. He also was in the battle at Lundy's Lane, and the storming of Fort Erie. All are important actions in our military history and I don't think that there is any need to discuss who won these particular skirmishes. The Army of India Medal is named to Lieut Col W Smelt 41st Foot. My favorite British Medals. Jim

I have the enclosed medal and would like some information on it and value. Regards Jim

I purchased this cased DFC from a aviation collection about 10 years ago and like the rest have never researched it. The only information I have is that it was in the London Gazette 30 May 1924 page 4313 for service with the Waziristan Force Jan 22 to April 23 1923. Not knowing British Military history I don't know what this means. Thought you would like to see the medal. Regards Jim