Soviet Order of the red star

[PAB]

Hello all this is my first post post on this forum. I was looking for a little direction.

I have come accross this star its a Monetny Dvor, looking throught he various dates,times of production /awarded. I have found that No 529486-3831218 are what to expect but then I have found

serial number from 1300100-1622816 variation9 and 1795889-2283170 variation10.1.

This number 1686102 falls in between. So was there in fact this number issued?

Having looked at the back there is no patina and the engraving is not clear so I am thinking it might have been re polished and a fake number then put on or is it all fake? the screw post has been shortend by a wearer which implies its an original star. Looking at the pics what do you guys think? .Pete

[Guest Rick Research]

Looks like a fine summer 1945 Red Star to me.

[order_of_victory]

Welcome PAB

The seriel number looks ok to me, most GPW awards have that style of serile number

Order of VIctory

[PAB]

Thanks for the replys Pete

[Gerd Becker]

Welcome, Pete. Your Red Star is nice and the serialnumber is original to the order in my opinion. Its possible that someone cleaned it, but it will develop new patina quite soon.

Get it researched and you will know for sure

best,

Gerd

[PAB]

Hi Gerd how do you go about researching an award ? Pete

[Christophe]

Hi Pete,

Welcome to the Forum.

May I recommend you some reading : have a look at this small document made by Dave. It is excellent and will lead you along the way of research...

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=13330

Cheers.

Ch.

[PAB]

Thanks CH. will read it now. Pete

[PAB]

It is very informative reading .How would you go about pinning an award serial number with a recipient name to reasearch? Pete

[Gerd Becker]

Hi Pete,

you have to get in touch with a researcher, who will check the archives for you. His service will cost you between 55 and 75 Dollar, if you request the usual documents like Award Card, Citation and maybe also the Service Record, if you want. If you decide to get it researched, send me a pm and i?ll give you a contact, who can help you with this.

best,

Gerd

PS: Nice avatar

[PAB]

Hi guys the award arrived today and I am really peased with it heres a couple of pics. I was originally concerned that the back had been polished, but these pics show its not. The screwpost has been period shortend.Pete

[Bryan]

Hi Peter, it must have been the flash from the seller. Nice WWII period award.

Edited December 15, 2006 by Soviet