Order of patriotic war fake?

**WWIIBUFF** · 06-15-2010, 04:20 AM

HELLO, I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE ON FAKES AND ORIGINALS OF SOVIET AWARDS SO I AM GOING TO GIVE IT A SHOT ON THIS AWARD. I BELIEVE IT IS FAKE OR A REPRO.
AM I RIGHT?
THANKS
JOHN

Soviet Russian Order Medal "Patr. War" 1cl. Low #565492 - eBay (item 180520860454 end time Jun-21-10 16:02:10 PDT)

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 06-15-2010 04:20 AM

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**Adrian Stevenson** · 06-15-2010, 07:30 AM

Hi John, it is totally original. But it is a 1985 issue award. These are easy to spot as the makers mark lettering is raised and the hanmmer & sickle are integral to the award and not rivited on separatly.

In 1985 all surviving WW2 Vets were given the award. This is a 1st class issue.

Cheers, Ade.