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Czechoslovakia our collections!
Ed_Haynes replied to bifter's topic in Central & Eastern European States
We all know the feeling, I think. We often need to remind ourselves that phaleristics isn't a competitive sport. This forum can give us a vicarious 'fix' when personal acquisitions (or budget) wane. The most important point, however, is that when we collect items that are numbered (or named), every piece we have is unique, every piece (no matter how 'common') represents and reflects the services of an individual who may be otherwise totally forgotten, totally lost to history, except for that numismatically common item we hold in our hand, even that 'pedestrian' Red Star. It almost makes you choke up. When the research is done (or becomes possible), even the most common stuff takes on such a patina of history that it becomes exciting and satisfying. As prices rise, research and history becomes our refuge. Now, if some bio-mechanical implant comes along for language acquisition in Russian, in Mongolian, in Hungarian, in Dari, in . . . . -
Mongolia ORDER OF THE RED COMBAT BANNER
Ed_Haynes replied to Vatjan's topic in People's Republic Mongolia
Yes, almost "everything Mongolian" has been quiet. So many of these RCBs came out of the Bank, especially in the high numbers, that it is hard to know where we stand. For example, while probably no more than four or five "4" awards were actually made, specimens numbered up to 86 have been observed. When research becomes available, a lot of the higher numbered items will turn out to be unawarded Bank 'escapees'. They'll still be of numismatic interest, but will have no history. It will also be interesting to see how many of the actually awarded pieces were long service awards (most of them, I'd guess). Any documented "2", "3", or "4" specimens? So much to learn, so much to await from the research. -
Yes, that first variety Order of Labor is a nice one. Is yours numbered? Documented? (OK, we have to HOPE....) Lovely!
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Soviet Georgii Gavriilovich Sharikalov
Ed_Haynes replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
If anyone (Rick?) feels up to doing the rubber-stamp-squinting routine, I can put up the other documents, or just details of the 'sexy bits'. Also, if you want detailed images of the badges, the group is still here. -
Soviet Georgii Gavriilovich Sharikalov
Ed_Haynes replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
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Soviet Georgii Gavriilovich Sharikalov
Ed_Haynes replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
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Soviet Georgii Gavriilovich Sharikalov
Ed_Haynes replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
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Soviet Georgii Gavriilovich Sharikalov
Ed_Haynes replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
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Soviet Georgii Gavriilovich Sharikalov
Ed_Haynes replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
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Soviet Georgii Gavriilovich Sharikalov
Ed_Haynes replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
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Soviet Georgii Gavriilovich Sharikalov
Ed_Haynes replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
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Soviet Georgii Gavriilovich Sharikalov
Ed_Haynes replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
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Soviet Georgii Gavriilovich Sharikalov
Ed_Haynes replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
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Soviet Georgii Gavriilovich Sharikalov
Ed_Haynes replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
Rather than post familiar documents (though we might learn something from squinting at the seals?), here are the "exotics". With these things -- as with Mongolian badges -- our only hope of knowing their true names may lie in recording the documents. Any wisdom and/or insights and/or translations would be welcomed! First, despite a close encounter with a cigarette? -
Soviet Lt-Colonel Ivan Petrovich Imaichev
Ed_Haynes replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
As always, all assistance is appreciated! -
Soviet Lt-Colonel Ivan Petrovich Imaichev
Ed_Haynes replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
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Soviet Lt-Colonel Ivan Petrovich Imaichev
Ed_Haynes replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
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Soviet Lt-Colonel Ivan Petrovich Imaichev
Ed_Haynes replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
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Soviet Lt-Colonel Ivan Petrovich Imaichev
Ed_Haynes replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
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Soviet Lt-Colonel Ivan Petrovich Imaichev
Ed_Haynes replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
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Soviet Lt-Colonel Ivan Petrovich Imaichev
Ed_Haynes replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
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Soviet Lt-Colonel Ivan Petrovich Imaichev
Ed_Haynes replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
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Soviet Lt-Colonel Ivan Petrovich Imaichev
Ed_Haynes replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
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Soviet Lt-Colonel Ivan Petrovich Imaichev
Ed_Haynes replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
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Soviet Lt-Colonel Ivan Petrovich Imaichev
Ed_Haynes replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations