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I wish I were the new owner, but I barely have $10, let alone $10K Congrats to whoever bought it though.

The CollectRussia cavalier set has sold for a "mere" 10K This is the only soviet medal-related item whose value has dropped below what it was when I started collecting 2 years ago.

So he WAS in the navy? I guess then it wasn't as unique a situation as it seemed. Oh well. Thanks for the translation there Auke! I sent an email to the "other" researcher to see if he can help uncover more of this story. Awaiting his response (and research from 6 months ago too ). Alexei doesn't seem to do naval awards. -Alex

Thanks very much, Rick! So he was just an average civilian? Wow! Now I really want to get that citation! How often were civilians awarded military orders? I know they could receive campaign medals, but off the top of my head, the only similar instance I can think of was an Order of the Red Banner in Dave's collection (to a film director or newspaper editor, if remember correctly). What are the implications in terms of further archival research? Is it possible that there is more info out there? Thanks! -Alex

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All right, here it is, the ARC. Apparently he was in the navy, so this was all that was available. Still, I'm quite happy with it. Better than nothing, and it came in just 10 days after my request Any help interpreting is very, very much appreciated! Thanks! -Alex

I understand now. Thanks for the explanation! Like I said, I unfortunately know nothing about uniforms, and little about the soviet navy. That is quite an extraordinary piece indeed! Congrats on a great find! -Alex

A nice tunic indeed! Just wondering though, since I am completely ignorant of soviet uniforms, are you sure this is really Admiral Kuznetsov's? Is there something about it that clearly identifies it as such? Thanks! -Alex

Thanks for the comments! I'm glad you like the group! I'm lucky I got it, and even luckier that it was for a decent price (though it is still my most expensive medal purchase to date). Alas, there goes my Christmas money, but well spent! What I have left will go to researching this group, and then I think I am out of the game for at least the first half of 2009 (that was quick ... 2 days into the new year ). I'll send in the research request as soon as the group actually arrives (probably in the next two days). With luck, there will be research results soon. Hopefully they'll be interesting, and maybe there will even be some info about the labor awards...a 1 in a million chance, but still worth praying for. Thanks! -Alex

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Hi All, This is the second of my two new groups (the other being http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=33116). I like this one because it offers a simple, elegant, and interesting solution to the problem of lacking both a BoH an OLG3 (two holes in my collection I have been trying to fill for a while now) It is also interesting to note that the recipient was a woman and Uzbek. I wonder why there was an 18 year gap between the awards If only these could be researched Any thoughts or comments are appreciated! Thanks! -Alex PS - this group and scans courtesy of a fellow forum member :cheers:

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And finally, an unnumbered Medal for Valiant Labor

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Hi All, This is a new group I just ordered. I don't actually have it in my hands yet, but since I won't have a chance to post when I get it, I will just post the scans I have now. I'll email Nota Bene and see what research can be found on this. Hopefully it will be interesting. Any comments or opinions are greatly appreciated! Thanks! -Alex And now to start, OGPW2 #787,351

My guess: Iona Nikitchenko http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iona_Nikitchenko Chief Soviet judge at the Nuremberg trials. I'm not sure about the hypocrisy part though. Perhaps his statements during the trials? -Alex

Now going for $14,500. This is exactly $1000 LESS than what a cavalier set sold for when I started collecting in 2007 I'm in a state of shock.

Hi Sebastien, That is a nice looking group! Congratulations not only on a great find, but for keeping a group together! That is always deserving of special praise! -Alex