Screwplates

[Lapa]

Originally Posted by marsino

...One thing off topic ... I noticed this particular indent, which is only found in serial near 2700000

Marsino,

it is due to a small break of the die used to strike the medallion.

Marc

[medals73]

Not really related to the "dating" discussion, but since this topic has caused people to squint closely at screwplates, I hope this question doesn't draw us off topic:

On Mongolian awards, screwplates that bear evidence on the reverse of being recycled gallantry or combat service medals occasionally appear. One example shown. Is this seen on Soviet awards as well?

[marsino]

Originally Posted by marsino

One thing off topic ... I noticed this particular indent, which is only found in serial near 2700000
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Originally Posted by Lapa

Marsino,

it is due to a small break of the die used to strike the medallion.

Marc

Interesting Marc, i'll show you my in section RS, because the ( -) is present only in one of my two stars, but with serial number very close : (2713xxx - 2714xxx)

Originally Posted by medals73

Not really related to the "dating" discussion, but since this topic has caused people to squint closely at screwplates, I hope this question doesn't draw us off topic:

On Mongolian awards, screwplates that bear evidence on the reverse of being recycled gallantry or combat service medals occasionally appear. One example shown. Is this seen on Soviet awards as well?

I am sure that everything concerning the screwplates is important.
Even Soviet productions for Yugoslavia, for example.

[EricFG]

Originally Posted by medals73

Not really related to the "dating" discussion, but since this topic has caused people to squint closely at screwplates, I hope this question doesn't draw us off topic:

On Mongolian awards, screwplates that bear evidence on the reverse of being recycled gallantry or combat service medals occasionally appear. One example shown. Is this seen on Soviet awards as well?

I seem to recall part of a thread, a few years back, where Alexei mentioned that was the case. And I think I have, or had, a Guards or Excellent badge that had a recycled plate as well.
It's almost like getting two medals for the price of one. :chuckle