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05-08-2020 08:26 PM
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Cor, that hurts.. 194-something!
It could be ‘43.. or ‘45.. or ‘48.. or ‘49!
Then again, that’s not a 9! I think we can rule that out; it’s nothing like the first one.
‘43 is looking good. ‘45 at worst!
I’d take it.
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Thanks for all the replies. I managed to bargain him down and got it for a decent price. Once I receive it, I’ll post some more pics. I contacted Zemlyanka and they said it could very well be ‘43 dated.
Last edited by PapaStalin1943; 05-09-2020 at 11:07 PM.
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Comparing to Boycie’s examples, I still say it’s not a 9.. (completely different top loop to the first 9), but 48 is certainly a possible..
Thanks for the examples, Boycie.
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I think my suspicion is driven by the 'format' of stamps (which is demonstrably consistent with late 40s) rather than what I can make out (a huge smudge). The date does sometimes appear beneath on wartime items.
BTW, I wouldn't take Zemlyanka's word for gospel, they don't necessarily do so on Russian forums either...
Last edited by Boycie; 05-10-2020 at 05:02 AM.
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Thanks for all the info. As said before, I will take nicer, closer up photos, and maybe some with my microscope to see the numbers better. Even if it is immediate postwar, I would still be happy because as far as I know the 'type 1' immediate postwar Beskoriza's are getting quite scarce, let alone a wartime one. But still, let's hope for the best!
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With a microscope you won't get better images. If in doubts make the liner a bit moist (not soaking wet). Often the stamps come out more readable. But don't soak the cap in water as I have seen someone doing before, that way you can ruin the cap. Just moist enough so the stamp comes out more clear
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Thanks for the suggestion- I'll lightly spray with a spray bottle
I know what you mean by drenching it- I saw on an old post here on the forum that someone washed and then completely drowned an original wartime ushanka still with a stamp in water for 3 days because he thought that he could read the stamp better... truly a tragedy.
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