Order of the great patriotic war identification.

[Moshemotom]

Hi Guys

My uncle got me these two for Christmas and I know a little about them but I'm hoping you can tell me more.

They are both 1985 issue medals as far as I can tell but one is a gold colour and the other is silver. Its a really noticeable difference. Could this mean the first one of the pair is a 1st class? If not, why are they such different colours?

Thanks in advance for any replies and Merry Christmas

Tom

[Dom]

Yes, 1st class gold / silver 2st class

A good website : Odysseus © -- Soviet Screwback Orders

[ph3s]

To be more precise 85s: 1st class is gold plated silver. 2nd - silver (as they say in the UK sterling silver)

[Moshemotom]

Thanks for the replies

I'm pleased to hear that it's a first class even if it isn't a WW2 issue.

Cheers
Tom

[lithgow]

Not what I usually collect but this appealed to me-20th anniversary "I got out of the Great Patriotic War alive" award

[Moshemotom]

Not what I usually collect but this appealed to me-20th anniversary "I got out of the Great Patriotic War alive" award

That's no mean feat if you're a Russian conscript. The red army didn't really have much of a 'duty of care' policy!

Its a really nice looking medal as well, makes a change from the usual bronze disc or star with no real detailing. Nice example by the way.

Tom

[ph3s]

Gents it's an order not medal and it's 40 years of victory. Although issued in vast number, but not every vet got one.

The best description I ever heard of 85s was

"Thank you guys, no really thank you for all you done."