Low numbered Order of the Red Star: 22803

[Thanatos]

Gday all,
Wondering what you blokes think of this one.
Low numbered star but I'm not sure if it's a good one?The screw pin thread is stripped so the backing plate must not be original I would assume.
Any opinions would be great



Sorry these are the only images I can supply.
Cheers fella's
Dave

[VolksJager]

I think it's been renumbered on the back Dave. I don't like the wear pattern on the back plus i think its been cleaned. I also thought the screw post arrangement was different for these early awards as well but don't take my word for that

Cheers
Jason

[Auke]

No, it's not the real deal. It seems to be a late-war Red Star (possibly MZPP?) with the reverse sandblasted, fake screwpost base added (possibly even the entire screwpost) and fake serial number applied.

[rory]

Ive just compare it to my high number award and yours seems to be missing some detail on the writing to the reverse also the enemal seems very dull. Although im just comparing the two.

cheers

rory

[big ned]

Have a look at this page Dave and the two previous, it may help I.D. your piece.

The History of the Order of the Red Star, by Michael Riley

Regards, Ned.

[Bill Garvy]

Ruined a perfectly good MZPP variation for the sake of greed, sigh. . .

Here is what the number, screw post, and mint mark should look like. . .

[Thanatos]

Thanks fella's for your opinions and comparisons,appreciated as always.Cheers also for the link Ned most useful.
I will steer clear of this one.
Thanks again Fellas
All the best
Dave