Fake Orders of the Red Star - Page 10

amdl614 · 10-06-2013, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by marsino

For me is false without doubt. :thumbsdown

Hello

Thank you very much for your opinion!
Is that screw bolt is clue of fake order?

***CtahhR*** · 10-06-2013, 09:44 AM

It is a rather crude fake. The "mess" on it will have been fake patina.

NEVER polish any silver items with "Silver polish". If you need to clean a silver item use boiling water and a towel. If the item is exceptionally bad use bicarbonate of soda too. "Polishes" are abrasives designed to turn black or whatever other colour in time so you need to keep reapplying.

Bill Garvy · 10-06-2013, 09:49 AM

Orders of the Red Star were solid silver (.925, I think), and not silver plated. I concur, a very bad reproduction.

***desantnik*** · 10-06-2013, 10:26 AM

For starters serial-number engraving all wrong.:thumbsdown

amdl614 · 10-06-2013, 10:38 AM

Thank you very much for all replyers!!

It was really helpful.

I bought it in pretty expensive price before. I don't know how can I sell it...:(

Thank you again and have a good day!

Regards!

marsino · 10-06-2013, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amdl614

I bought it in pretty expensive price before. I don't know how can I sell it...:(

Return it to the seller is not possible? :rolleyes:

Fdz · 10-14-2013, 05:13 PM

Hello guys, can I get your opinions on this Red Star?

deValcourt · 10-14-2013, 07:30 PM

Welcome to the forum. I don't see any glaring problems. In fact, normally you find these faked when they are meant to be very early Types or someone altered the serial number to match an award booklet. This is a low serial number, but probably not low enough to warrant faking it, in my opinion.

Phillip

Bill Garvy · 10-14-2013, 07:54 PM

I agree. It is authentic, probably awarded mid to late 1944. . .

***CtahhR*** · 10-14-2013, 08:20 PM

Personally I would go just a little earlier, Mid-April to early June 1944. Most likely for actions during the winter of '43-'44 but also possibly long service. A very fair 6 digit wartime example.

10-06-2013, 09:44 AM	#92
*CtahhR* Forum Administrator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Deep In The Archives. Age: 17 Posts: 12,074	Re: Fake Orders of the Red Star It is a rather crude fake. The "mess" on it will have been fake patina. NEVER polish any silver items with "Silver polish". If you need to clean a silver item use boiling water and a towel. If the item is exceptionally bad use bicarbonate of soda too. "Polishes" are abrasives designed to turn black or whatever other colour in time so you need to keep reapplying. __________________ "Signed with his own rubber stamp"

10-06-2013, 09:49 AM	#93
Bill Garvy Comrade Curmudgeon Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,642	Re: Fake Orders of the Red Star *Orders of the Red Star were solid silver (.925, I think), and not silver plated. I concur, a very bad reproduction.*

10-06-2013, 10:26 AM	#94
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,342	Re: Fake Orders of the Red Star For starters serial-number engraving all wrong.:thumbsdown

10-06-2013, 10:38 AM	#95
amdl614 Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Seoul Posts: 25	Re: Fake Orders of the Red Star Thank you very much for all replyers!! It was really helpful. I bought it in pretty expensive price before. I don't know how can I sell it...:( Thank you again and have a good day! Regards!

10-14-2013, 07:30 PM	#98
deValcourt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cajun Country Age: 56 Posts: 1,565	Re: Fake Orders of the Red Star Welcome to the forum. I don't see any glaring problems. In fact, normally you find these faked when they are meant to be very early Types or someone altered the serial number to match an award booklet. This is a low serial number, but probably not low enough to warrant faking it, in my opinion. Phillip __________________ Phillip

10-14-2013, 07:54 PM	#99
Bill Garvy Comrade Curmudgeon Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,642	Re: Fake Orders of the Red Star *I agree. It is authentic, probably awarded mid to late 1944. . .*

10-14-2013, 08:20 PM	#100
*CtahhR* Forum Administrator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Deep In The Archives. Age: 17 Posts: 12,074	Re: Fake Orders of the Red Star Personally I would go just a little earlier, Mid-April to early June 1944. Most likely for actions during the winter of '43-'44 but also possibly long service. A very fair 6 digit wartime example. __________________ "Signed with his own rubber stamp"

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