Soviet Soviet decoration research

[Paul C]

I am very new to soviet medals. My main area of interest Imperial German medal and ribbon bars. One of the reasons I like Imperial bars is because of the research possibilities. I have noticed that many of the high soviet orders and decorations have a serial number on the back. My question is how hard or easy is it to use this number to research the person who received the order?

[Riley1965]

Paul,

First WELCOME to the world of researching ODMs!!! As for Soviet Orders and Medals being researched, a lot depends on the type of Order or Medal and the year. For example, in 1985 a large number of the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class were awarded just for long service. These may not have a lot of research potential. Yet, An Order of the Red Banner or a WWII Order of the red Star may be good candidates for research.

I'll let others pick up this topic for further information.

All the Best,

Doc

Edited June 9, 2006 by Riley1965

[Gerd Becker]

I am very new to soviet medals. My main area of interest Imperial German medal and ribbon bars. One of the reasons I like Imperial bars is because of the research possibilities. I have noticed that many of the high soviet orders and decorations have a serial number on the back. My question is how hard or easy is it to use this number to research the person who received the order?

Paul,

here is a thread with a similar question, asked by Christian L a while ago:

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=8736

If you need any more advice, you can also pm me or Rick or Dave concerning research.

Gerd

[Paul C]

Thanks Guys