JapanX

Another variant of X

Double X

Another X

1 + X (sometimes this "X" marks are called "wedge-shaped marks")

E + 7

First will be this interesting and commonly encountered mark in the form of small "o". Interesting that this mark very often could be found on Mongolian Orders of Red Banner ;)

Meaning of personal marks is obvious. Essentially they are personal “signature” of the master. Technical marks meaning is not that obvious (at least for me) … It is believed that they were used by mint in multistage quality control process or/and as technological tips (for fitting different elements of the order for example). There is a great variety of these technological marks. Sometimes these marks are letters (N, X, T, F, J..), sometimes they are numbers (1,7…) and sometimes they are just symbols. I think it will be very interesting to take a look at these interesting technical marks on the Order of Patriotic War. Many images of different marks I borrowed from exellent and highly recommended book Бойко В.Д. (2007) Орден отечественной войны I и II степени. Киев, Издательство ЧП “Март”./Boyko V.D. (2007) Order of the Patriotic War I and II class. Kiev, ЧП “Март” Publishing.

List of personal marks АБ АК АЛ Б БА ББ БР ВА ВИ ВК ВО ГВ ГО ГР ГУ ДО ЕЕ К КЕ КР О ОМ ПО РВ С СВ СЕ СО СР ТР ЧЕ ЧС Ф

In addition to the famous “МОНДВОР”, “Мондвор” or “Монетный двор” marks collectors sometimes find additional marks on soviet orders. These additional marks could be divided in two categories: personal marks (so-called) technical marks. Personal master’s marks were used in USSR (by the force of inertia? tradition?) in the best Imperial Russia traditions. Most often they could be found on Labor Red Banner Orders and Badge of Honor Orders. Usually these are two letter marks (rarer variant – one letter mark). Here comes the list of some of the most common personal marks.

That is one short attribution ... Could you please tell me do you mean the breast star or the medal from post #4? What is you source of info about this breast star? If it was indeed "issued to the military attaché" then do you have any info when and in what quantities? Cheers, Nick

Sure they are How could I forget them?! "Mine cut diamonds" ... Rich style description :lol:

It certanly will be very interesting to see another group with 40th anniversary medal Michael (with or without reverse picture)! Regards, Nick

I vote for German or Austrian maker Some of these pieces we've seen already somewhere

Hi James, thanks for your comment! This group doesn't belong to me and was posted as an example of 1991 soviet awarding Could be ... Either that or the evil dealer hypothesis Who simply inscribed number 7 into empty award certificate for "keeping things in order" Best wishes, Nick

Reverse with screw

Another specimen for our collection ;)

Forget to post two additional photos of screw and reverse with screw for specimen number 51. Screw

Hi Mervyn, right decision! It is certanly medal with inscription "участнику войны"/"participant of the war" since the document you showed to us in post #10 is document for this type of medal. Regards, Nick

Let`s hope Wild Card will like this one Regards, Nick

Couponbook

Couponbook cover

Doc (you are welcome to all I have )

In posts # 22 and # 23 we saw late type of document. Now it`s time for early one and Грамота (Gramota). These were issued for comrade Amo Charaziyan. Gramota

Comrade Granskiy

Comrade Giladze