For genuine, documented Soviet Award Groups only.

Physical Characteristics, History, Types/Variations, Identification, Collecting Stories, anything relevant to the collecting of authentic Soviet Titles And Prizes (Звания И Премии СССР) is here.

Physical Characteristics, History, Types/Variations, Identification, Collecting Stories, anything relevant to the collecting of authentic Soviet Orders (Ордена СССР) is here.

Physical Characteristics, History, Types/Variations, Identification, Collecting Stories, anything relevant to the collecting of Soviet Medals (Медали СССР) is here.

Physical Characteristics, History, Types/Variations, Identification, Collecting Stories..anything relevant to the collecting of authentic Soviet Table Medals is here.

Discussion of the beautiful Badges and Ministerial Awards made in the Soviet Union.

Identification Documents, Personnel Files, Diplomas and other paper items.

For all topics concerning uniforms, hats, insignia (such as rank, branch of service and cap devices), shoulderboards, sleeve patches and other accoutrements.

Cold Soviet Steel, bayonets, swords, presentation daggers and other weapons.

Discussion pertaining to Flags and Banners of the Soviet Union, Unit Flags and Socialist Competition Banners.

Discussion about the reference books we commonly use, what new books are available, other rare or hard to find reference material. Slowly sweeping away the passage of time to reveal the unique history within every award and unit.

This section is for talking about fakes. Fakes, forgeries, counterfeits, alterations, "too good to be true" purchases that later proved "too good to be true" and anything that looks suspicious.