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Number of reasons why I am in doubt about this one, such as: - wrong screwdisc - mint mark on reverse - the ring fixed to the ribbon is not as even in thickness compared with other ones - enamel on the medal itself appears to be putting more distance between the soyombo elements - don't entirely like the numbering on reverse However, I must say the enamel (also on ribbon) is quite good. Could it be that a Type 3 exists? Tang Si - do you own it? What is the provenance?
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Mongolia Hero and labour Hero of the Mongolian People's republic
Bob replied to Vatjan's topic in People's Republic Mongolia
Just seen pics of a Soyombo numbered 424 interestingly enough (coming from China) which is apparently on the market for sale... but it concerns me: - either there is a type 3 Soyombo (more similar to type 2 than 1) - or it's a fake Considering the lack of documentation already on type 2 and with the presumably only one shared on this site being "vetted" by the ultimate expert, I am naturally inclined to assume that the 424 is a fake but obviously may very well be wrong as in fact some of the differences vs. type 2 are such which would not make sense for a faker to make (e.g. what appears to be a mintmark). Hope the current owner posts pics here for discussion. -
Well, it's never too late for him to get back in... although that would probably result in the high-end gaps in my collection becoming even more unattainable.
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Are you sure? I thought Dmitry Markov had stepped out of Mongolian awards a year or so ago.
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Thanks Lukasz, More Mongolian ribbons than I realized apparently. Will have to double check Dr B's book because I did scan through it and don't recall seeing indications for all those ribbons but then perhaps you are correct indeed there are more ribbons than we know. http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=2430...mp;#entry153904 Cross-reference to the main Mongolian ribbons thread.
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http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=15730 Let's see what comes out of this...
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Here's one that I recently bought. Nice box and (corresponding?) booklet. The date seems out of whack though.
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http://www.russianglory.com/soviet_orders.htm Why is the OoL nr 42.105 11k USD? I am a relative novice in Soviet awards but isn't that a fairly common Lenin?
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Recently sold PINBACK - USD 1.870, nr 1.918, Nota Bene - JANUARY 2007 - USD 1.880, nr 1.785, Nota Bene - JANUARY 2007 (boxed) - USD 1.950, nr 860, www.russianglory.com - MARCH 2007 SCREWBACK - USD 1.680, nr 644, Nota Bene - NOVEMBER 2006 Currently for sale PIN BACK - EURO 1.600 (roughly 2.100 USD), nr 1183, www.huesken.com SCREWBACK - USD 2.900, nr 640, www.collectrussia.com
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Sold to me as Mongolian, but only the first one seems Mongolian to me (Order of Combat Valor). So, where's the rest from? Or is this a fantasy piece?
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Seeing them next to each other, to be honest, the SB I found to be really in a different league vs. the OoL in terms of beauty. The Lenin's are great of course... but you've just gotta love the SB's.
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It's a genuine pinback (1785 if I recall correctly)
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Agree - unfortunately another "story" we'll not easily get to the bottom of.
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Soviet Market for Soviet awards in Belarus
Bob replied to Bob's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
I'll see what I can find for you I guess I hope to have more luck in May then as I visit Stalingrad. -
Soviet Market for Soviet awards in Belarus
Bob replied to Bob's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
OK, so where are they sold? -
While enjoying the weight and beauty of a newly arrived SB in my hand, I realized that these were not with Russian mintmarks... for some reason, that surprises me. Why would the Polar Stars have them yet these not? Perhaps I shouldn't be surprised. Too many mysteries... with Mongolia being such a small country by population you'd hope that there'd be an easier path to getting answers. Oh well, patience is a virtue right:)
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I bought the SB on Alexei's website which was boxed. Will post a pic later this week. It's an interesting little box... not a typical box and I presume not an "official" one but a very nice little box indeed so I presume the owner cared a lot for his SB. Edit: let me correct that statement... judging from the box, I suspect (male chauvinist speaking here) that it was awarded to a woman:). Now, if only we had research...
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Recently sold PINBACK - USD 1.870, nr 1.918, Nota Bene - JANUARY 2007 - USD 1.880, nr 1.785, Nota Bene - JANUARY 2007 (boxed) SCREWBACK - USD 1.680, nr 644, Nota Bene - NOVEMBER 2007 Currently for sale PIN BACK - USD 1.950, nr 860, www.russianglory.com - EURO 1.600 (roughly 2.100 USD), nr 1183, www.huesken.com SCREWBACK - USD 2.900, nr 640, www.collectrussia.com
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Soviet Soviet Theater and Performing Arts
Bob replied to Chuck In Oregon's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
Thanks for this thread. Very interesting! -
Intend to go back to Belarus this summer - travelling around the country extensively by car (assuming it doesn't get stolen along the way... in Ukraine the 1 night I had not parked my Audi in guarded parking there was an attempt to steal it within 2 hours of it standing alone). I've been to Belarus before but the highlights warrent another visit: - Brest fortress (absolutely magnificant to walk around and also the museum) - Minsk (the Museum of Great Patriotic War is quite an experience) ...and then see some of the places I haven't seen before. 8 years ago I recall there was a market for medals in center of Minsk in the park - can anybody advise me on places to "shop" now? thanks, Bob
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Soviet Order of Lenin multiples
Bob replied to Bob's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
Thanks - that's an awesome picture. The amount of "history" standing there -
Soviet Order of Lenin multiples
Bob replied to Bob's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
Where can I buy it? Just kidding -
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2 badges: - pinback "distinguished mercantile worker"... note: numbered (rare for Albanian badges / awards) - screwback Prawema (tiny screw by the way) BPSH (BASHKIMET PROFESIONALE TE SHQIPERISE or ALBANIAN PROFESSIONAL UNION) badge