this is the only russian medal i have in my collection, i got it on ebay so part of me is a bit worried but looks good imo.
it has a larger number so that means it is a later decoration i read somewhere?
cheers
rory
this is the only russian medal i have in my collection, i got it on ebay so part of me is a bit worried but looks good imo.
it has a larger number so that means it is a later decoration i read somewhere?
cheers
rory
No worries, it's definitely original. It's most likely a post-war long service award (probably awarded on November 5, 1954).
cheers for clearing that up for me Auke i never realised it could be awarded for long service i thought it was just for bravery
rory
MMD , Moscow mint
A similar example
hello dom sorry what does MMD stand for? also moscow mint? as in it wouldnt really have been worn
cheers
rory
Moskovski Monetni Dvor - Moscow Mint, it's 98 % out of 100 for long service.
By the order from 4 June 1944:
for 10 years - Medal of Combat Service
15- Order of Red Star
20-Order of Red Banner
25-Order of Lenin
30- Order of Red banner 2
last order of long service awards was in 30.12.1956.
Then just long service medals were given
Rory, it's a fine example. My old eyes cant quite make out the number. It appears to be 326____ something.
Here's an example of a Red Star that came back with no research, and a possible long-service award, #3206882, awarded October 25th, 1954 with Order Book to Kiril Zakharovitsh Romanets.
I enjoy the newer Red Stars, relatively speaking, as much as the earlier examples!
thanks for info ph3s. and yes your right bill 3267436 i will have to see if i can research mine some time thanks for showing yours, they are a nice award.
rory
Hi Rory,
Regardless if it is a long service award or not, it is a beautiful example. The enamel looks like it gleams and sparkles!
Welcome to the Order of the Red Star Club, by the way!
yes definetly joe it's in pretty good condition which made me wonder as i won it on ebay for a reasonable price also. so i am definetly happy with it. i must say there definetly is something about the awards
rory
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