Order of the Patriotic War, original or fake?

[Firebee]

Hello,

I came across this one on ebay and decided to buy it since it does not look like a 1985 issue. However, I'm not familiar with these awards to deduce whether or not it's fake or original.

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I hope the link works.

Thanks in advance!

[Pierre N]

Hello,

I came across this one on ebay and decided to buy it since it does not look like a 1985 issue. However, I'm not familiar with these awards to deduce whether or not it's fake or original.

eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

I hope the link works.

Thanks in advance!

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[Adrian Stevenson]

Welcome to the forum!

It looks like a good original example.

Cheers, Ade.

[Auke]

Perfectly original; it's a so-called concave reverse variation produced by the Leningrad Mint in 1944.

Be careful with this seller though; his awards are usually original (except for his BMs and CMMs on rectangular suspension, these suspensions are always fake), but his award booklets are usually messed with.

[Firebee]

Good to hear. Thanks for the replies all.

And thanks for the warning about the seller, Auke. I've seen some topics with photo's of your collection, which looks awesome.
Besides that, I'm also a Dutchie.

[Firebee]

Received it today! Looks even better then on the photo's.
Very happy with it.

[Auke]

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