PAB Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Looks like a fine summer 1945 Red Star to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
order_of_victory Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Welcome PAB The seriel number looks ok to me, most GPW awards have that style of serile number Order of VIctory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAB Posted December 9, 2006 Author Share Posted December 9, 2006 Thanks for the replys Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerd Becker Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAB Posted December 9, 2006 Author Share Posted December 9, 2006 Hi Gerd how do you go about researching an award ? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 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=13330Cheers. Ch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAB Posted December 9, 2006 Author Share Posted December 9, 2006 Thanks CH. will read it now. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAB Posted December 9, 2006 Author Share Posted December 9, 2006 It is very informative reading .How would you go about pinning an award serial number with a recipient name to reasearch? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerd Becker Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 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,GerdPS: Nice avatar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAB Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 (edited) Hi Peter, it must have been the flash from the seller. Nice WWII period award. Edited December 15, 2006 by Soviet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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