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Dear All.
I would like to share with you my research for the Order of Patriotic War 2nd class S/N 596357.
Awarded to Lieutenant Stepan Nikolaevich Vtorushin.
My good friend Koopyetz will post the research and translation.
Kristof,
Nice OPW2
Marc
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The ribbons pictured are original to the medals. The awardee was not wounded in action so the blood stains on the ribbon are not from him. I believe it to be blood from another person during close combat action.
Brendan
Brendan,
Are you sure that it is not simply rust (I know, a bit less glamorous that the blood of your ennemy spilt all over your awards)?
Marc
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USAirforce,
It would, if it were original
Marc
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I?m already send the number of the slava 3c. for research. Sorry for the piocs but with 110k is difficult to have a clear pic of the scans. Perhaps I can send it to you by normal email, if you send me your private adress.
Thanks To all for your time and knowledge.
Miguel
Miguel,
Post individual scans of the items, that way they are all larger and clearer. When posting orders or medals, no need to show the suspension, that is rarely the interesting part
Marc
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They are offering 11 different molds for pressure casting
Marc
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Nice bars, Stogieman! The first one is a real beauty
Marc
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...Well I have never think about the prceedence of the military merit and the bravery...it seem reasonable that bravery cames before...
Miguel,
The Soviet (and any nation issuing award for that matter) had a well established order of precedence for their awards (orders and medals). I'll see if I can dig it from somewhere.
Marc
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...The usual caveat always applies, buy from a reliable dealer (like me
)Paul,
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind
Marc
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I am slowly (but apparently surely) getting attracted to the beauty and lore of Japanese Orders. I am not exactly a novice at collecting OMDs (15+ years specializing in the Soviet jungle), but Japanese orders somewhat puzzle me.
I noticed that, very often, the differentiation between classes is made simply by the presence or absence of gilding on the award (eg: Golden Kite 7th/6th class, 5th/4th class). I hope that I won't shock veteran collectors of Japanese awards, but could it be that a lower class piece be "upgraded" to the next class up - a fairly simple process IMHO (having seen too many similar "achievements" from our Eastern European friends in the Soviet field) - for substantial financial gains? Has anyone heard of such instances, or of outright faking of Japanese orders?
Marc
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Chemical section makes sense... fits exactly in the family history. Having said that, I didn't realize chemical warfare was something that was done during WWII. Paranoia?
Bob,
Probably [bad!!!] memories of years gone by...
Marc
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My understanding is these were awrded for excelling in the concentration area. So far, I have seen Infantry & Artillery. Were there others?
Stogieman,
I am not certain that this is for "Excellent Infantry" as you state. On the badge, it is written "Excellent Shooter".
Marc
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Hold on, what was I saying? Yes, I should complain, between the added entries and the wrong campaign medal. Hopefully I will be able to swap the Leningrad for Stalingrad without a problem. I'll send an email a see if this can be resolved.
-Alex
Alex,
In this case, I do believe that you should indeed complain. From what I have observed, Alex (the dealer, not you) is not overly good at identifying documents that were tampered with.
Marc
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Thanks for your input!
The added entries are disappointing. The worst part about it though is that the dealer, Russian Awards, didn't mention this on his website. His only comment about the group was "All items in good condition." Considering his fairly good reputation, I am surprised he did not mention this problem, especially since he should have known whether they were false or not based on the research. I hope this failure to note the entries was an honest mistake (as has happened before) or a case of forgetfulness and not intentional. I will send him an email to inform him of this problem. I will probably keep the group anyway, since I think the value of what is included is greater than the price I paid for it.
And thanks Christophe for pointing out my mistake with the medal! I edited my first post and changed that.
-Alex
Alex,
Before you complain to Alex regarding the entries, wait to receive the research included. There you'll have the Uchotnaya Kartochka, which shows all the awards the person received, as well as their serial numbers.
If that it does not match, then complain.
Marc
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I recently got two helmets. One German M40, and one French something. IT has some kind of crest on the top made of metal but redish/brown color. In trying to find a value, I get quotes but if they are from someone who wants to buy them how do you know if the price is really fair?
Also, before I sell them I would want to make sure they are the real deal. My relative had them for decades, but I don't know where they came from.
Then again, I have pause to sell them because I think of the young men who bravely wore them so long ago.
Cookie
Cookie,
Some pictures would go a long way in helping determine genuineness and value
Marc
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Simply no words can express my state of owe 0 -
Unless the bidder is a buddy of the seller
Kevin in Deva
Yeah, but it takes 2 to tango, so at least one of them is a serious basketcase
Marc
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Hi Marc,
Here are my proposals :
1. What type of plane was it?
A specially modified Tu-95N "Bear A" strategic bomber.
The Tu-95 was accompanied by a Tu-16 "Badger" airborne laboratory to observe and record the test.
2. What was the purpose for the daily maintenance?
The Tu-95 was painted with a special white reflective paint to protect it from the thermal radiation of the fireball on the occasion of the explosion.
3. On what date did its specific flight took place?
30 October 1961
4. What was its itinerary?
The drop area was over land at the Mityushikha Bay test site, on the west coast of Novaya Zemlya Island, above test field D-2, near Cape Sukhoy Nos. The test location was about 55 km north of the Severny settlement and 250 km north of the headquarters at Belushya.
Mityushikha Bay test range, test field D-2, Novaya Zemlya Island (located above the arctic circle in the Arctic Sea). Approximate coordinates were 73.85N, 54.50E
5. Who was its commander?
Mission commander was Major Andrei E. Durnovtsev
6. What was the nickname of its main "passenger"?
The device offically designated RDS-220, known to its designers as Big Ivan, and nicknamed in the west Tsar Bomba (or referred to as the Big Bomb by Sakharov in his Memoirs) was the largest nuclear weapon ever constructed or detonated.
More to read there :
http://nuclearweaponarchive.org/Russia/TsarBomba.html
Cheers.
Ch.
Christophe,
Congratulations, you are going to ask question #200
You have basically answered all that was needed. The plane took off from the Murmansk area, and was carrying "Item 202", also known as "Kuzkina Mat".
Marc
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Right guys, I'm taking advantage of a nappy break to submit our next puzzle.
In 1961, the Soviet Union painted with white paint and washed with shampoo a specific plane on a daily basis. It later made a specific flight (lots of specificities here...)
1. What type of plane was it?
2. What was the purpose for the daily maintenance?
3. On what date did its specific flight took place?
4. What was its itinerary?
5. Who was its commander?
6. What was the nickname of its main "passenger"?
As usual, the winner is the first to answer all 6 questions.
Happy hunting!
Marc
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Hi Marc,
All this is perfect, you are the winner !!!!
Congratulations!!!! Here is, according to Wikipedia, a short bio of Oleg Antonov :
"Oleg Konstantinovich Antonov (Russian: Олег Константинович Антонов, Ukrainian: Олег Костянтинович Антонов; February 7, 1906 (Troitsy, Moscow province, Russian Empire) - April 4, 1984, (Kiev, Ukrainian SSR)) was a Soviet aircraft designer and painter, the founder of Antonov ASTC, a world-famous aircraft company in Ukraine, later named in his honour.
Biography
In 1930, Antonov graduated from the Kalinin Polytechnical Institute in Leningrad. In 1946, he was appointed head of the aircraft design bureau, that was later moved to Kiev.
Antonov was a Doctor of Science, academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Ukrainian SSR (1968), Hero of Socialist Labor (1966), member of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of the 5th, 6th and 7th convocations.
Awards and legacy
Antonov received the State Award of the USSR in 1952 and Lenin Award in 1962.
Antonov was also decorated with two Orders of Lenin and other orders and medals.
The Antonov design bureau has the distinction of making huge and powerful aircraft throughout its existence.
Antonov's AN-225 "Mriya" is currently the biggest aircraft operational (bigger than even the Airbus A-380).
In November 2004, FAI placed the An-225 in the Guinness Book of Records for its 240 records. The highly popular AN-124 "Ruslan" is used worldwide for cargo transport.
A street in Kiev city is named after Oleg Antonov.
A coin was minted of Copper Nickel Alloy in 2006 by the National Bank of Ukraine honoring Antonov. In addition, a silver proof coin was issued by the Bank of Russia to commemorate 100 years since Antonov's birth."
Bravo, Marc : Your turn ,now....
Cheers.
Ch.
Christophe,
I think that there are a few errors in the Wikipedia biography.
. Antonov received 3 Order of Lenin, not 2 (we can even see that on the picture you posted). He also received the Order of the October Revolution, the Order of the Patriotic War 1st class, the Order of the Red Banner of Labor, and many medals
. He was a deputy to the Supreme Soviet from the 5th to the 10th convocations
. He became a member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR in 1981
[source: Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation]
OK, give me a little bit of time to think about something interesting, in between nappy changes
Marc
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Let's go...
My name is today closely associated to Mriya (Мрія) that means "Dream", "Inspiration" in Ukrainian...
I remind the winner is the first one able to answer ALL these questions :
1. Who am I ?
2. What am I famous for ?
3. I have been awarded 3 Orders of Lenin. But, what are the 3 most prestigious Soviet Titles that I have ? Name + dates of awarding ?
4. I am a member of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, as my badge shows it. But for which convocations ?
Cheers.
Ch.
Christophe,
I believe it might go as follows:
1. Oleg Konstantinovich Antonov [25/01(7/02) 1906 - 4/04/1984]
2. Building planes, among them the AN-225 (nicknamed "Мрия"), the world's heaviest and largest aircraft, which was used to transport, among other things, the Buran shuttle
3. Stalin (later exchanged for State) prize: 1952
Lenin Prize: 1962
HSL: 1966
4. Member of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR for the 5th to 10th convocations (1958-1983)
Marc
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...For Said Ali-- a website you can access by Monsieur Pierre No?l DURONSOY pagesperso-nge.fr/pierrenoel.duronsoy/orc.htm. Supposedly, a slightly expanded printed version of this (with additional illustrations) was published in 2005-6 (Maybe in Reunion?) but I have never been able to find it.
922F,
The URL you gave is not complete. Could you please post the right one.
Thanks,
Marc
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Do you think that I should do something about the rust, or should I leave it as it is?
Snoopy,
Generally speaking, it is better to leave a piece alone as it is and not mess with it.
Now, that being said, I'd personally would probably wipe the inside of this helmet with olive oil.
Marc
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Uh-Huh... that's what the add says. Nice images, feel free to place them in your files...
Under.....
COPY
Stogieman,
For those of us not well (or not at all!) versed in German imperial awards (or even in German awards in general), could you please give a few pointer as to what makes this piece an obvious fake.
Marc
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I think the Cuban combined Arms Badges are Russian made, They're identical other than instead of a star, they have a tiny Cuban shield.
Stogieman,
Yes, they are. There is a mintmark at the lower left of your badge, on the reverse. From memory, I believe that it is the Pobeda Factory.
Marc
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Guards Private David Samuilovich Lezhava
in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
Posted
Eric,
You are right, this type of medal was usually issued unnumbered. In this case, it was a catch up issue for a medal that was awarded during WW2. In other words, this is a legitimate duplicate issue.
Marc