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MOPR will shorten the way to October!

Strengthen MOPR ranks!

Freedom to prisoners of capital!

Fgainst the white terror, fascism and danger of war!

Nice!

A couple of MOPR posters

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Or this one

Both badges were manufactured in 20s.

Material - brass + paint.

That`s why sometimes these badges completely lost all "colors"

Like this one

Interesting and pretty rare badge Chuck!

So called "Plate collection badge of Georgean MOPR"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Red_Aid

One of two known variations.

Here how another variant looks like

Yes, I noticed this beauty too

Not only "Badge of the highest rarity and of magnificent manufacture", but it's also in pristine condition!

I wonder where is the sash badge ...

P.S. Nicely set "minimum bid" :whistle:

I don`t think that box is original for this badge

Another interesting oval commemorative badge!

This one was issued on January 28, 1993 in commemoration of 40^th anniversary of organization.

Closer ...

Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers

Signed document for 1st class rising sun

Time to take a look at some of them

Nice signed photo from "early days"

Looks like another heavy artillery badge

Looks like piece in the German bar has slightly more figured mirror

Let`s compare it with our piece

7th class?!

I would never say (at least by this picture)

Now this previosly mentioned British medal bar with 7th class sacred treasure.

According to London Gazette Private George Charles Hogbin (1st Battalion, Scots Guards) was awarded with 7th Class on July 21, 1919.

See how close central mirrors of late Meiji/eraly Taisho and Showa pieces?

That`s why I am not so sure that this piece came from Showa epoch...

See for yourself

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Closer

Now about form of central mirror.

General rule will be "the bigger and less figured central mirror, the older the piece and vice versa"

Meiji / Meiji-Taisho / Showa

Differences in the script are obvious