1985 issue Order of the Great Patriotic War 2nd class

[ericfg]

It is silver. The Comprehensive Guide doesn't mention the content specifically but I'd assume the Soviet equivilent of .925. Certainly not a nickle silver or German silver.

[Andy Donaldson]

picked this up in a pawn shop in kabul in 2010 i'm guessing a russian in the 80's decided to sell it/was relieved of it

[ericfg]

Looks like the 'trench reverse' variation.
It was awarded to veterans of WW2 so I'd suspect it was sold and made it's way to the seller via normal routes.
Worth about US$30 on a good day, but a nice solid award. Worth having one or two in one's collection.

[Bill Garvy]

- Documents group to Anna Pavlova Ochkasova and Nikolai Yegorovich Ochkasov

Order Book (#290538) for Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class, Jubilee Issue (1985), #3196738

Order Book (#290537) for Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class, Jubilee Issue (1985), #3196737

[ARMYMAN34]

Hi guys;

I have a 1985 issue 2nd class...high number 5773084 screwback with bumps. I understand that some of these were Gilt Silver, so value is more than just plain .925 silver.

LTC Rick