Red Star.

[ericlida]

I did not see this thread before I opened another thread on eBay Jocks.
The big deal is that the price of the star is more than $600.00. The seller placed the star up side down, and claims the number 8599913 :D

[Lapa]

Originally Posted by Tom R.

Looks to me to be 2166658. I think the script, and the order overall, is quite an ugly specimen if real. Which I doubt based on the limited photo.

Tom,

I agree with you regarding the number. As to the star itself, it is quite genuine; it is an MZPP produced ORS.

Marc

[rocketscientist]

Taken in a local flea market (we do not have flea markets anymore, in Italy. They all sell only valuable antiques) i was attracted by this Red Star. The price was reasonable, so I couldn't resist.

[rocketscientist]

I compared this newly puchased red star with another one (s/n 2,766k) already presented to the forum and judged ok.
The weight is the same (30g) and apparently also the size and other details are comparable.
Just the thickness looks different, being the s/n 900k slightly thinner then the other, the serial 2.7M. At least this the impression I had. I post some pictures where the serial 900k is on the left.

cheers

[EricFG]

That is quite heavily worn. Not that that detracts at all. :cool:
Glad to see it's good.

[rocketscientist]

It is worn out, sure. I would like to think it is sign of intensive wearing on the battlefield rather than bad storage on the shelves of the seller, but I just don't know.
However I could not resist from buying a wartime decoration (it should be about Nov.44(?)) and the price was honest. I am very happy.


Today I have got a bad surprise with this latest Order of the Red Star I have purchased. Next time I definitely must wear my glasses and I shall dare to touch the medals like a maniac.... I should have noticed the repainted enamel in the upper point of the star. It's a really poor attempt to repair.

It is numbered 1,434,259.

As usual, I would appreciate your comments.

ciao.

[ANZAC]

Red Star I have recently received. Many thanks to Marco for the brief translation on the citation.:thumbsup

Brendan

He received a RS, a BM a CSM, Budapest and VOG!

Russian (from Gorkovskij region), rank starshina (serjeant major),
middle school education, 2nd Ukrainian front, 180th rifle division.

during the battle of budapest he did first aid service to basically 40
people! then in "kvartal 1593" he did help another 20 soldiers and 2
officers (during night of flights on 12/02/45) After that he took his
gun and went to fight!

after war worked as a engineer of the transportation unit in
Ukrainian-Zabajkal railways

[marcotk]

:D I did not know Brendan was goint to post this :thumbsup

I do think is the "region kvartal 1539" though, take a look.

kvartal.jpg

Cheers,
Marco

[Nota Bene]

That's what it says "v raione kvartala" or literally, near "kvartal". Kvartal means a city block or quarter, so I would say that it's a mistake. Should probably be "kvadrat" or square.

Alexei

[marc-]

Help for classifying.

I have started with classifying my red stars. But I have some that I cannot place. Also once I have place can you look of the are in the correct class. And it is also possible stipulate the scarcity degree. Thanks.

Best Regards,
Marc