Eric Gaumann

On the first one I got В ПОМОЩЬ ВОЙСКОВОМУ ВРАЧУ ПО САНИТАРНО-ПРОФНЛАКТИЧЕСКОМУ ОБСЛУЖИВАНИЮ ВОЙСК В ПОЛЕВЫХ УСЛОВИЯХ to be FOR THE AID TO THE ARMY DOCTOR ON SANITARY-PROFESSIONAL NLAKTICHESKY SERVICE OF ARMIES IN FIELD CONDITIONS That one word's got me stumped though.

I think I'm kinda in the same place/stage as you Darrell. I started out, 35 years ago being "into" German and US WW2 stuff. But being a kid I could afford very very little; just got a few very cheap items. When I finnaly got some discretionary income I got the obligatory EKs and whatnot. I initially focused on TR but that got expensive. Then went to Imperial, and I got a pretty decent set of stuff (for my budget). Then I went to Soviet and went nutsola. Most of the early US stuff is gone or just collecting dust. The TR and Imprial items I still have and I enjoy displaying them. I just don't see me going back and enlarging that collection. Unless I hit the powerball and then all bets are off!! My thinking is I'd like to keep and display much of what I have. But, there is some of it that when, if the time comes when I really need some serious dough, I'll sell. Not without serious reservations, but will sell and enjoy the fruits of my collecting. To me these are just material things and they should take a back seat to serious attempts to improve ones happiness or lot on this planet. How about focus yourself and go that route but keep a few of the very best other goodies? Just in case.

The one thing I've found searching for Sovibars is that for every one that is the totally correct order there are at least ten that are not.

It is a CoK ribbon and it's much more greener in real life. It's just that the lighing conditions were a bit dodgey when I shot it, *and* I fiddled with it Photoshop. So apologies for the confusion. It does kinda look like a chocolate bar, doesn't it? :)

Here it is. I tried a side shot as well. Apologies for the poor image quality; it seems my photographic skills have desrted me for the moment. Plain dark green/black cloth backing.

Nice one Ricky! As you well know good bars are getting harder to find. Sadly I don't have any really fancy schmancy ones like your example but I do have one with what looks like aluminum foil under the ribbons. Lemme go get the camera out!

Looks like he's got an October Revolution in the #1 spot on his left chest, followed by an ORB and a Order of the Badge of Honor. The first and third aren't seen in wear too often. Then he might have a CSM followed by what looks like the same ribbon but the medal shape seems diamond (rhomboid?). Then on row 2 It looks like a Public Order medal but that ribbon don't match ?!?!? Not to mention 3 RSs. And probably a bunch of foreign gongs down below. Yeah, who is this guy?

Isn't the ribbon before the grey one a North Korean award for Sovi participation in a late GPW offensive against the Japanese? Maybe it's related to that somehow?

And the insides....

50th anniversary of the GPW booklet.

And the reverse.

Here's my newly aquired Jasorat medal. (Thanks Brian) I found this at the above link regarding it's award critria: Медаль "Жасорат" учреждена Верховным Советом Республики Узбекистан 5 мая 1994 г. Медалью "Жасорат" награждаются: 1. Военнослужащие, сотрудники Службы нац.безопасности и органов внутренних дел за проявленные храбрость и отвагу при выполнении воинского или служебного долга. 2. Граждане Узбекистана или лица не являющиеся гражданами Республики - за подвиги в охране правопорядка, спасении жизни людей, государственного или общественного имущества во время стихийных бедствий (пожар, наводнение, и проч.) и других чрезвычайных ситуациях. Медаль сделана в форме круга из серебра. При вручении медали "Жасорат" полагается единовременное вознаграждение ? 20 минимальных зарплат. My Cyrillic skills are negligable, and here's a web translation: Medal of "Zhasorat" is founded by the Supreme Soviet of the republic of Uzbekistan on May 5, 1994. The medal of "Zhasorat" is awarded to: 1. Soldiers, the colleagues of the service of [nats].[bezopasnosti] and organs of internal affairs for those appeared bravery and courage with the performance of military or official duty. 2. Citizens of Uzbekistan or face the not being been citizens republics - for the exploits in the protection of law, the rescuing of the life of people, state or public property during the natural calamities (fire, flood, and other) and other extraordinary situations. Medal is made in the form circle from silver.* With the presentation of the medal of "Zhasorat" is relied one-time reward - 20 minimum wages.** * Mine is not. I'm guessing brass with gold plate, or a heavy metal with brass plating. The medal is heavy in the hand; not unlike a silver or a gold medallion. ** I take this to mean a monetary award.

"Durov", I think, is the standard English translation of the author's name. If I'm correct his works are/where common on eBay for a while. He had a booklet about almost every Soviet wartime award; order or medal. I think they got fairly decent reviews. Are you saying there is/are second editions? That are much better? The second link above doesn't do much, even Bablefish translated. (Prompt is not working too well tonight. Might be the hurricane down here affecting it). Holger, can you post a few more images of this booklet please? Bitte? Danke schoen. :)

I saw that one as well (on eBay). The seller claims it as a screw post base (which it obviously ain't). I could have sworn I saw the medallion for sale the same day that was listed, but seperately. But after some intense searching I can't find it. Might have been a whiskey-induced dream of repair. :speechless1:

What does an Umalatova OPW look like?

Considering the first image is being sold as a fake by what seems as a knowledgable eBay seller it's worth is less than an OG3, especially since the number seems to have been messed with. Some idiot will bid 300 on it. I hope it's not you. edit: That was kind of harsh on my part. I in no way mean to imply that you're one of those folk that bid on obvious fakes on eBay. I apologize for even briniging that up. I should not post while enjoying Saturday evening libations. I am sorry.

Nice stuff Patrick! I love that early era stuff. I'd love to figure out what awards they all have. Is one the 'ready for chemical defense' badge?

Spasibo Ricky!!!

Here's the cover, in case anyone's interested. I'm going under the assumption that these are not very common. Anyone care to comment on that observation?

Would someone be so kind as to translate the soldier's name, and the other pertanent information on this page as well, for me? This is from what I take to be a soldier's ID booklet from 1924.

Nice catch Bryan, I didn't notice that until you mentioned it. It's rare to see them in wear. Some nice foreign awards as well on other photos. I saw one guy with a Legion d'Honour and a Croix du Geurre. Great photos! Thank's for sharing Roman

Ugh. What a shame. Not to mention the hack job on the ribbon bar. Just to make it "match". Like we wouldn't notice?

Anyone care to recommend a good dealer for uncleaned coins? I got the itch bad.

Funny how this thread pops up. The last couple weeks I've been fighting the urge to buy an "uncleaned" lot and enjoying the long soak that leads to....something good hopefully. In fact, I'm wearing a Roman coin I cleaned and had mounted as a simple pendant (no damage). I got pix somewheres...

Very interesting. This is the first time I've seen a Crown Order medal actually mounted in any way. I have one, without ribbon. It's a great medal (to a great Order) and about the tiniest of medals. Still, I'm very pleased with mine and even happier to see another one. Thanks.