Rich Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Just dipped my feet into the water apropos Soviet medals; am awaiting receipt of a Soviet Combat Service Medal/MMM.It is of the type with the grey-yellow ribbon, silver and numbered 1914682I recall reading somewhere a breakdown of issue numbers to give approx. date of award, but cannot seem to find it when I need it.If anyone could help with this, I'd be much obliged.With regard to the medal type and issue number, is this likely to be very researchable?CheersRich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerd Becker Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Just dipped my feet into the water apropos Soviet medals; am awaiting receipt of a Soviet Combat Service Medal/MMM.It is of the type with the grey-yellow ribbon, silver and numbered 1914682I recall reading somewhere a breakdown of issue numbers to give approx. date of award, but cannot seem to find it when I need it.If anyone could help with this, I'd be much obliged.With regard to the medal type and issue number, is this likely to be very researchable?CheersRichRich,welcome in the wonderful world of soviet medals You will find the information, you are looking for in this thread:http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=7861and i want to recommend you to buy the book "Echoes of war" from Paul Schmitt, if you want to learn about the deeds behind this medals or take a look in our researched awards forum. Or better both And yes, that medal is definately researchable.all the best,Gerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 23, 2006 Author Share Posted November 23, 2006 (edited) Thanks Gerd.When it arrives, I'll get in touch with the Russian researcher Ed recommended and post any findings.I'll also keep an eye out for that book.Rich Edited November 23, 2006 by Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimZ Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 "Abandon faith all ye who enter here"Welcome Rich Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley1965 Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Rich, WELCOME to the world of Soviet Orders and Medals!!! I'll echo the advice of Gerd & Ed!! We are here to help you. So Have fun and enjoy your new addiction...OH, didn't anybody tell you that these things are addictive. Well, too late You're hooked Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Haynes Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Welcome to the asylum, Rich. We really ARE all quite mad here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 24, 2006 Author Share Posted November 24, 2006 Cheers guys. I'm actually looking forward to the results - seems to be a late 1944 award. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchBoy Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Rich,You've dipped your feet in the Soviet orders pool....all I can say is: Get ready to swim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Welcome to the asylum, Rich. We really ARE all quite mad here! MAD !!?? MAD??!! Ed is the one that's crazy !! AATYBVHJJLLLLGT)&&T)*&)*T ..............hahahahahahah aaa .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerd Becker Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 MAD !!?? MAD??!! Ed is the one that's crazy !! AATYBVHJJLLLLGT)&&T)*&)*T ..............hahahahahahah aaa .... No, Darrel, he?s not mad, he is eccentric God thanks i am one of the collectors, who still has his mind together. Got to go now, my Red Banners talked to me and told me to kill the fascist neighbor next door PS: AWESOME smiley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Haynes Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 No, Darrel, he?s not mad, he is eccentric God thanks i am one of the collectors, who still has his mind together. Got to go now, my Red Banners talked to me and told me to kill the fascist neighbor next door PS: AWESOME smiley "Eccentric"?! In this crowd, how could you tell?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley1965 Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 I'd have to say, myself included, that a dose of madness is good. It keeps things interesting!! Rich, just to let you know...There's NO 12 step program for this addiction. I found out too late just like you Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 25, 2006 Author Share Posted November 25, 2006 Already preparing myself, gents. Booked the padded cell, now off to eBay to look for a comfy straight-jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerd Becker Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Already preparing myself, gents. Booked the padded cell, now off to eBay to look for a comfy straight-jacket. See, Rich, noone can say, you don?t get advice here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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