Dolf Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 (edited) The "B" reverse. Not sure I buy Glenn's "top" explanation.Since I recently saw one for sale with the inverted "B" at 5 o'clock (sadly I forgot to copy the pic then and can't find it again now ) I also don't know anymore what to think about that! The theory seemed convincing and logical, but now I just don't know!Well, that one with the "B" at 5 o'clock is the only single piece I've ever seen without the "B" at 12 o'clock (for those pieces who have the "B" of course), so it could have been an error, a mint mistake, who knows.And after all, just one exception don't makes a rule, but it could help questioning the usual 12 o'clock rule!Just my 2 cents,Dolf Edited May 10, 2006 by Dolf
Dolf Posted May 22, 2006 Posted May 22, 2006 (edited) Not the "B" at 5 o'clock on this one, but anyway this specimen has that small circle (also as far as I know always at 12 o'clock) at 5 o'clock! From this pic I'm not 100% sure if it has a "B" somewhere, but apparently no "B"!Dolf Edited May 22, 2006 by Dolf
Bob Posted June 18, 2006 Posted June 18, 2006 A nice A21.2Number 291 - gilt on screwplate still reasonably intact.The construction of this award is interesting: 5 rivets... but if you look closer it's made more intricately... there's the base "plate" in front of which are connected the star at top and the center piece of banners, soyombo and wreath... presumably all with rivets... but then on reverse another "plate" is attached (equal in shape to the base plate) which covers these rivets (at least, I am assuming they are there) and this back plate is connected to the base plate with the 5 rivets.In any case, a beatiful award.
Bob Posted June 18, 2006 Posted June 18, 2006 Just looking at collectrussia... they have #318 for sale there. If I may quote:"Magnificent quality, riveted hollow construction typical of the earliest Soviet awards. This is an extremely rare 1940 variation with two-word "Monetnyi Dvor" mint mark. The style of mint mark indicates very late production, just before the complete re-design of this decoration in 1940. Coincidentally, that same year "Monetnyi Dvor" mint mark replaced the earlier "Mondvor" at the Soviet mint, therefore pinpointing 1940 as the exact year of manufacture for this specimen. Most other pieces that we have observed to date had the one-word mint mark. Engraved serial number "318" in characteristic, early Soviet manner."Well, with my number 291 and also the two-word mintmark we've then just pintpointed this down a bit further:)
rboomsma Posted July 8, 2006 Posted July 8, 2006 Finely I got 2nd award of Red Combat Benner. I'm jealous did you get that from Alexei?
fjcp Posted July 8, 2006 Posted July 8, 2006 I'm jealous You're not alone there Ron.Great piece you have there Glenn!
GlennC Posted July 8, 2006 Posted July 8, 2006 You're not alone there Ron.Great piece you have there Glenn! Thank you.
GlennC Posted July 8, 2006 Posted July 8, 2006 Did any one have pictures with 2nd, 3rd or 4th order of this type in wear.Please share.
Lingqi Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 Here is strange OCRB, the reverse looks a bit strange, could the rivets be repaired or removed?
Ed_Haynes Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 (edited) Looks "fixed" to me. There are worse fixed awards on these threads. much as one might "fix" their dog?When the central device fails and fall off, have the local "craftsman" (term used loosely?) repair? Edited July 10, 2006 by Ed_Haynes
Dolf Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 Looks "fixed" to me. There are worse fixed awards on these threads. much as one might "fix" their dog?When the central device fails and fall off, have the local "craftsman" (term used loosely?) repair?Ed,With the central medallion with the coat of arms completely off center as visible on the obverse pic, and the resoldered rivets as visible on the reverse pic, I suppose it's obvious it was fixed by the local craftsman.Dolf
Ed_Haynes Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 Ed,With the central medallion with the coat of arms completely off center as visible on the obverse pic, and the resoldered rivets as visible on the reverse pic, I suppose it's obvious it was fixed by the local craftsman.Dolf My point precisely!
Dolf Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 My point precisely! Right. I was just expressing my full agreement Dolf
Stogieman Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 So, is it Red Banner Combat, or is it Combat Red Banner? Here's #88
Stogieman Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 I was very pleased with the low number, but especially with the case. Just couldn;t resist the enamels....
Dolf Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 Ricky,Nice one! Before Dr. Battushig's book it was usually called Order of RCB (Red Combat Banner). On his book Dr. Battushig calls it Order of the Red Banner of Combat Valor (RBCV)! Dolf
Stogieman Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 Thanks Ed, don't know as I'm back... just relapsed ;>)PS: CONGRATS! 3K in posts!! Keep up the excellent work!
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