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[GIZMO8Z]

Not sure, Tom! Either way, you have a nice Soviet collection!

[StuG III]

Thanks Joe. Not that knowledgeable on the Russian stuff yet, hopefully some one with the info can put this little problem to rest for the two of us.

Tom

[Auke]

I believe that the officially issued ribbons were light green, but many ribbons we see are more ochre-colored due to discoloration. It also seems that new ribbons (i.e. stock that is manufactured nowadays, like the one in post #7) are greener than they were back in 1942 (the material is also different). And on those plastic ribbons we often see that the colors are a bit "exaggerated".

Here's one of mine, where you can see that the reverse is green and the obverse discolored:

[StuG III]

Thanks Auke. Nice medal btw.

Tom

[GIZMO8Z]

Thanks, Auke! So looks like you're right, Tom... my "white" ribbons are faded green.

[darrenj40]

Nice going Tom...The Russian medals are very adictive..i personally think its something to do with the bright colours......
you just CANT STOPPPPPPPP......

[Thanatos]

Nice Soviet collection you have there Tom,well done mate.
My "Defence of Stalingrad "example also has the green tint to the ribbon.



It may not stand out well on the images but It's green to the eye for sure.
Cheers Fella's
Dave

[StuG III]

Nice going Tom...The Russian medals are very adictive..i personally think its something to do with the bright colours......
you just CANT STOPPPPPPPP......

Thanks Darren.
For me it was more the enameled orders that attracted my eye. After that I thought to expand with only WW2 related items.

Tom

[StuG III]

Thanks Dave. Another great example. Can clearly see the green tint, thanks for showing.

Tom

[StuG III]

Okay, seems the Maternity Medal is in fact a 2nd class one, 1st class would be silver. Wikipedia has it as 1st class, but various other sites say 2nd.

Tom