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      Trench art

      in The Great War 1914 to 1918

      Posted

      Hello Dan,

      I've been on that site before and have always found it interesting.

      I think I've sold on most of my items above, I only have the bracelets, penknife, lamp, French M15 and football game left.

      Tony

      Hi Tony,

      That's still a great collection in my eyes. I LOVE :love::jumping::jumping: the M15. That turtle shell look and coloration is just beautiful!!!! Is it wood or metal?

      Looks like we need to get some more folks involved in this end of the hobby. I've had a few pieces in the past but then sold them, with the exception of a German light made from a buckle. I'll do up some scans and include them when I get home. Don't know why I didn't think of it before. Sadly it's missing some parts but still looks neat. Would love some letter openers, pocket knives, etc., someday as I'm a blade collector as well so would go nicely in either collection. There's a few other items I've seen over the years that have caught my eye but was always too focused on other things.

      I think so many folks get hooked up with the official issue items but to me the trench art is one of the most personal of military collectibles. Sad that most don't have more of their histories still attached.

      Dan :cheers:

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      VVS Mechanic's School badge? Opinions please

      in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria

      Posted

      "BTW who is Brian :unsure:"

      Order of Victory

      Hi Vic,

      "Brian" was the original poster of the badge in question. I think Richie mistakenly thought you were Brian when he asked you for the scan of the book. :rolleyes:

      What book is it by the way? Haven't seen that one. :unsure: I know I need to get at least one on badges at some point. Hoping also something turns up that covers things like awards for the arts and such as I just got that one I'd posted in the Soviet theater and Performing Arts thread and I'm lost on that. Arrrrgh! :( Times like that make you realize just how much more one needs in their reference library. :P

      Dan :cheers:

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      Dead and Buried War Hero Claims Medal 60 Years on

      in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations

      Posted

      Hi all,

      Just found this while surfing and thought it might be of interest. Here's the original link followed by the article in case it's ever taken off:

      http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/11-5-2005-80685.asp

      It was only by chance that Georgy Ponomarev found out he was dead.

      There had been rumours. Talk of his name on a war memorial on a faraway hilltop. But it was not until the 81-year-old's friend was awarded a 60th anniversary medal this year - for liberating Ukraine from Nazi occupation during the Second World War - that the truth came out.

      Georgy, a former Red Army infantryman from the southern Russian city of Stavropol, fancied a medal too for his part in pushing the 'Hitlerovtsi' out. Yet when he called the Ukrainian military commissariat, the official said: 'You can't have it. You died in 1943.' Only now has Georgy been able to get a court decision proving he is very much alive. Next week he will get his medal.

      Behind the mix-up is a tale of survival that has turned Georgy into a minor celebrity.

      It was winter 1943 when the teenage sergeant led his platoon of nine in a desperate attack on a German bunker near the Ukrainian village of Sofievka. They crept up with their grenades but came under fire, and a shell exploded next to Georgy as he and his men retreated, the shock wave catapulting him into the air.

      When he regained consciousness hours later, all was dark and a great weight pressed down on his body. Fighting for breath, Georgy realised the full horror of the situation: he was underground. 'My right hand was hit by shrapnel and didn't work, but I could move my left and I began to claw the earth away,' he recalls.

      Luckily, the soil was dry and crumbly. 'I wanted to live; the instinct was strong. I was about a metre deep. Finally, I made a hole and got my head out, then my torso.' Deafened and lost, he stumbled into enemy territory and a German patrol found him.

      Only at the end of the war did he find out what had happened. Georgy had imagined he was covered by debris from the shell. By chance, he ran into an old comrade from his platoon, Aleksei Chuykov. 'Don't you recognise me?' Georgy remembers asking him. Chuykov went white: 'My God, I buried you myself.'

      It transpired that, under fire, Georgy's comrades had presumed him dead and buried him with several comrades, in the crater where he fell. As the senior soldier of the group, he was laid on top of the pile of corpses.

      Escape from an early grave was not the final horror of Georgy's war. After capture he was sent to Germany by train. En route he escaped, but was recaptured and sent to Auschwitz. There his weight dropped to 35kg and he only survived because a friend in the kitchens slipped him extra portions of turnip soup.

      Back home after the war, his amazed family showed him the letter that stated he was dead. Georgy later married, had children and worked as an engineer.

      Only this year did things come to a head. When Georgy applied for the veterans' medal promised by the Ukrainian president, Viktor Yushchenko, the bureaucrats replied: 'If you're alive, prove it.'

      Now bed-ridden, Georgy requested a court hearing at his home to confirm his identity. 'All his documents and witness statements allowed us to confirm he was the same man who "died" there,' said Stanislav Saneev, the judge at the hearing.

      Georgy has invited court officials to attend a dinner where he will wash his medal in vodka, according to tradition. He reserves the greatest thanks for the man who buried him alive. 'Stalin had given an order to remove warm clothes from all corpses. But Chuykov left me in my padded jacket and my hat. Without them I would have frozen to death.'

      By Guardian Unlimited ? Copyright Guardian Newspapers 2006

      Published: 11/5/2005

      This is the second time today and the only times by the way that I've seen a reference to a tradition whereby the recipient of an Order or medal would drop it into a glass of vodka, drink down the liquid until left holding the award in his or her teeth. Has anyone else ever heard of this re: Russian or Soviet awardees? :unsure:

      Dan :cheers:

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      Aviation Archaeology - Excavations

      in Armour, Vehicles, Ships & Aircraft

      Posted

      Hi all,

      Been surfing today and have found several fascinating sites I felt might be of interest... this being one of them:

      http://www.redkitebooks.co.uk/aa/

      Some great work has and is being done in recovery aircraft as well as remains of their crews. Some very moving stories and in particular on one of the recoveries a German FW 190 was brought out of the sea in surprisingly good condition.

      http://www.redkitebooks.co.uk/AA/ex06_FW190_Norway.html

      Dan :cheers:

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      Recovered WWII Soviet tank

      in Armour, Vehicles, Ships & Aircraft

      Posted

      Hi all,

      A friend just sent me this in an email. But I did a quick search and found a site... actually several, concerning this (do a search and you'll see what I mean). This is just amazing. I had done searches a few years ago and saw some of what was being recovered. Generally in terrible condition with only chassis or heavily damaged hulls and cupolas, etc. Or 8 ton half tracks which again were in awful condition for the most part. But this one... well, once they sprayed it off looked as if you could get in and simply drive it away. In fact, with very little effort that seems to be about what happened according to the article.

      http://www.rense.com/general75/germ2.htm

      Enjoy! :beer:

      Dan :cheers:

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      Is the ring on this Combat medal odd?

      in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations

      Posted

      Eeeep! ;):blush::speechless1:

      Dateline: Sunday February 4th 2007... 1925 hours... seismographs around the world pick up shock waves which when triangulated are tracked to the area of New England. Cause... vibration and overheating of one Rick Research, well known researcher of militaria, genealogy and other areas of historical interest.

      :P

      Sorry Rick... I take it this subject has come up before. I promise to be good and not ever, ever bring it up again. :blush:

      To repeat... Eeeeeeeeep! :P

      Dan :cheers:

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      Suvorov Academy Badge

      in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations

      Posted

      Dear Dan,

      sorry, I don't have a good digital camera :( .

      But I can show you the Suvorov-Badge of Dr. Herfurth's 1987 collection - authentic, of course ;) .

      Suvorov-Badges usually have rather fine red enamel and a realistic face - at least the older ones ...

      Best regards :beer:

      Christian

      Thanks Christian. Like Ed said, I sure hope the one I spotted is a fake, otherwise YUCK! Looks barely like the one you posted... many differences not the least of which is in the face.

      Dan :cheers:

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      Suvorov Academy Badge

      in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations

      Posted

      Dear Dan,

      mine looks different :P .

      Everything is wrong with the picture of Generalissimus Suvorov :mad: .

      Usually these school-badges are rather well manufactured ...

      Best regards :beer:

      Christian

      Hi Christian,

      Could you show a shot of yours for reference? I'm assuming then that this is a "bad" copy. But again why someone would want to copy such a thing unless it's rare is beyond me.

      Dan :cheers:

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      Any opinions on this Labor badge?

      in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations

      Posted

      Dear Dan,

      nice design & nice item - take it, if it's still so cheap.

      With the inscribed name of the receipient, you might have the chance to get the badge somehow researched in the future ...

      I assume, that this badge went along with that medal: http://www.collectrussia.com/DISPITEM.HTM?ITEM=5327

      Best regards :beer:

      Christian

      Hi Christian,

      Not sure. As I say I generally don't pay much attention the these types of medals/badges/pins. I kind of put them into the same place in my mind I used to put TR tinnies. They never did much for me. But again it seemed extremely unusual to find one that was serial numbered much less with a name engraved. Of course anyone could do that I suppose but again I can't see much of a reason as I don't think any of these are that much in demand.

      I think I will try to contact the seller and see if it's still available. If for no other reason that it's unusual and perhaps would be worth further research.

      Mucho thanks! :beer:

      Dan :cheers:

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      Any opinions on this Labor badge?

      in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations

      Posted · Edited by Hauptman

      Hi all,

      Saw this a while ago. Not sure if it's still available but it keeps nagging at me and so I thought I'd get some opinions. I generally don't fool with these unless they're a throw in on a deal or dirt cheap and I like the design. But I've never seen one with anything engraved much less a serial number.

      I know it's nigh on impossible to get much detail from these pics but they're the only ones I have (unless I'm able to obtain the piece). But the seller had said it had a serial number of 2063 engraved under the hammer and sickle on the reverse. It's also supposed to have the name of the original recipient as well as the CHZ MINT MANUFACTURER.

      I'm still a bit tempted by this one but don't want to inquire further until I get some other opinions as to whether or not it's something worth going for. Was listed at $7 & $3 shipping and no one jumped on it.

      Mucho thanks in advance. :beer:

      Dan :cheers:

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      Suvorov Academy Badge

      in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations

      Posted

      Hi all,

      First off... if this belongs in the other section please feel free to move it. I just had to post this one... currently on Ebay. Not sure what's what with this one... authentic or fantasy or what. But look at that portrait. :speechless1: Looks like an old lady who's taken out her false teeth! :rolleyes::D Needless to say, if this is real then how far the once mighty have fallen. :o

      Dan :cheers:

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      Is the ring on this Combat medal odd?

      in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations

      Posted

      I agree, mate. I tend to prefer to use the English names as used in standard English-language regerence books (well, more accurately, BOOK, singular = Red Bible, flaws and all). But one gets too much abuse for doing that. If I could remember the Russian, I'd use it instead, but there are too many mental Swiss-cheese-holes for that dance, for it is hard enough to remember to refer to the "Algan Gadas Odon" or "Padma Vibhushan" rather than the dumb English names! Frankly, I tend to avoid talking about That Medal, the same one you mentioned, not calling it by ANY name, talking around it, just That One we all know, wink, wink.

      :beer:

      Hi Ed,

      ROTFL!!!! :lol: Well, there you go... the "Nudge Nudge, Wink Wink medal" and the "Wink Wink, Nudge Nudge medal". Problem solved. Wink wink! :cheeky:

      Oh goodness... I really needed that to lighten up the day! :beer:

      Dan :cheers:

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