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I sent an e-mail to the seller suggesting that he do a better job at identifying this as a copy. Let's see if I get a response. Best, Doc

USAF, Thanks for the GREAT pics of this medal and documents. I've put my flegling Japanese collection on hold to complete three polish groups. Doc

I quit smoking but I've had a virtual cigar in her Honor!!! Best, Doc

The only officer grade eligible for a Glory 3 is a Jr. Lt. certainly not a Lt Colonel. Doc

Are these Silver Stars the right ones for these Air force Shoulderboard Rank? Or should they be gold? Doc

Rich, WELCOME to the forum!!! Best, Doc

Kevin, Now it makes sense!! Many Thanks, Doc

As much as i like and respect Igor, his prices have been this side of outrageous!! He seems to be pushing to find the maximum people are willing to pay or most likely NOT willing to pay. Just my guess. Doc

#6 seemes to have the ribbon of the Hindenberg Cross to Next-of-Kin with some other medal. ] Best, Doc

Ed, I want To hear Dr. B. to the rescue Those just look cheap. Doc

Stogieman, I'm catching the Imperial virus and there's no antidote Doc

Welcome I have a fledgeling Japanese collection however I am really interested in seeing Japanese medical items. Once a medic always a medic!! Doc

Stogieman, I feel your pain!! These are some real gems Doc

Thanks, Dave!! I'll keep that in mind. I love the ORS and it is my realm of study. Doc

Darrell & Rick, That Shishkov list is going into the trash. My mind was telling me one thing and the list said otherwise and I went with the list instead of my head. Bill, they are exactly right!! Yours is still definately WWII only research will show the rest of the story. As for me, I'm going back through the Echoes of War. I am embarressed by this as the ORS is my object of study. Regards, A very embarrased Doc

I can understand Germany not bringing the Iron Cross back after the stain Hitler left on it. However, They do need an apropriate substitute. Doc

The phrase "Working your fingers to the bone" comes to mind As for the price Doc

WOW!!! That is my dream set!!! I look froward to seeing the research. Doc

Thanks Guys!! I am honored to have received this Order of the Red Star Gerd, I think you are right...Type 2 with Flared edges Doc

Darrell, According to my list from Shishkov & Muzalevsky Volume 1 1945 ORS s/n 1003749 to 2860000. Where did you get your list from? Doc

Bill, Those are beautiful. The serial numbers place them as 1945 issues. Nice WWII ORS!!! Doc

Hey everybody, This is the best Order of the Red Star I have !!! This card was hand-made and came with a letter from a young man that I helped. I'll never have a better ODM in my collection.

Ed, You Hit the nail on the head!!! Doc

USAIRFORCE, One flyboy to another... I am sorry to tell you that your Prague medal is not a duplicate. The USSR used Variation 3's for re-issue or lost award They never used the Cyrillic D on ANY Campaign Medals. I'm sorry my friend but that is the whole story plain and simple. Believe me, I wish I had better news for you. Doc

Kevin, I have no idea what it was for. I just Love it Rarely do I get to see such. I look forward to the answer. Doc