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WOW!!! You are one fortunate man I Love your group Isn't it GREAT to re-unite a group Congrats!!! Doc

Rich, You've entered a GREAT, NEW World!!! Welcome, It's loads of fun Doc

Here's the link to the OMSA Ribbon Bank: http://www.omsa.org/forums/ribbons.php Best, Doc

Gerd, I said that once and I now have three uniforms and, after I take care of a group on hold for me, I'll soon have a fourth. Doc

Gerd, The ribbon in question is for the Badge of the 25th Anniversary of Victory Over Germany in the GPW. Many Veterans wear this version (identical to VoG medal) or the stripes go from top left to bottom right diagonally. Nice ribbon bars!!! Doc

Paddywhack, I agree!!! There is just SOOOOOO much to be "fixed" I'm afraid more damage would be done to it. I have a Belgium order with small leaves on it, most missing part or all of the enamel. I left it alone, just happy that I have one. As for a ribbon, check the OMSA Ribbon Bank. They may or may not have it. Doc

From what I can see, we have a closed sonnenrad over three crossed arrows. I can't seem to find it at this moment. I''ll keep looking!!! Doc

As one who Considers Prof. Wesoloski a mentor, I am very interested in this new award. Thank You for sharing this information!!! Doc

Stuart, The discoloring looks similar to that found on copper. Best, Doc

Chris, That's a GREAT pair I love the history between the two!! Doc

I'd love to fly ODM Airlines I want to get a copy of it. Thanks for Sharing this with us!!! Doc

WOW What a GREAT group..to be researched?!!! The story alone makes this interesting. Doc

That's an excellent Mongolian Uniform I love the quality!!! Doc

Ed, Thanks for posting the Chechen Orders and patch. These are the first I can remeber seeing. Doc

Ilja, It's still a very nice and VERY interesting group. I agree with Rick...the research should be very interesting. Doc

Thanks Ed!!! I missed the rare clasp. I'm learning...I have a good teacher Doc

I see an OPW, 1st Class. Shouldn't there also be an OPW, 2nd Class? Doc

Ilja, To me, It looks like a genuine medal. Doc

The more I see of these BEAUTIES the more I want to start collecting them...as if I don't have enough ODM interests and collections Doc

Christian, Colonel Federov Served his entire career in the Far East District. He earned an ORS & OPW, 2nd (1985 issue) 2 MMM, 50th GPW Anniversary, Zhukov Medal, GPW & Armed Forces Jubillee medals, Victory Over Japan, Lenin Centennial & Veteran of Military Service. I also have his wifes medals. I have His research and all award books for both husband and wife. This group earned me a Bronze exhibit medal at the OMSA Convention this year. Doc

Ilja, What is the name and numbers on the medal? Doc

Christian, You are welcome!! Order of Victory, I'm glad you got one!! Doc

Peter & Ed, Thank You!! I'll move it to the top of my list of books to buy. Doc

Finally, page 5 showing the individual coupons. Doc

Coupon Book of colonel Fedorov...pages 3 & 4. Doc