Former Forum Competitions.

[Art]

CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!

We have a tie-breaker..the three tied contestants who correctly answered all of the questions are:

ECD3
Dante688i
Christophe

Here we go..read the post here for details about the contest and GOOD LUCK to all!

Question 1.

Clues: EBay funnies, page 3, #21.

Q: what smiley faces appear from left to right?
A: Sad, Mad, and Puke.
Reference: http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/s...y-jokes-3.html

Question 2.

Clues: General Talk, page 45-46

Q: What was so special about the Veterans hat?
A: OGPW on Pearl Harbor Vets Hat.
Reference: http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/s...-w-ogpw-2.html

Question 3:

Clues: Uzbekistan canal builder, page 8

Q: What year is shown on the badge at the bottom?
A: 1939.
Reference: http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/s...der-badge.html

Question 4:

Clues: Orders, between pages 19-21

Q: Who posted a pic of 3 stars in a vertical position?
A: TYRON
Reference: http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/s...take-look.html

Question 5:

Clues: Flags and Banners between page 3 & 5

Q: My knee is down, what am I doing?
A: Kissing the flag
Reference: http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/s...ng-banner.html

Question 6:

Clues: Tal, Hero of socialist labor medal and statue, machine gun.

Q: Who is honored with a plaque and bust?
A: Georgiy Semjonovich Shpagin
Reference: http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/s...ue-plaque.html

Question 7:

Clues: Paper Items, between pages 10-12, Water.

Q: what rank is the mechanic?
A: 2nd Rank Ships Mechanic

Reference: http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/s...at%C2%B4s.html

Question 8:

Clues: edged weapons, ak47

Q: What scene was etched into the blade?
A: Afghan mountain range, or VDV insignia

Reference: http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/s...4-bayonet.html

Question 9:

Clues: Medals, 11-14, Tank

Q: What battle does this unofficial medal commemorate?
A: Kursk

Reference: http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/s...tle-medal.html

Question 10:

Clues: Red Banner RSFSR, 400

Q: An extremely rare version of this award was manufactured during the 1920's. Who and where?
A: The extremely rare Transcaucasian manufacture of the Order of the Red Banner of the RSFSR was manufactured by a jeweler in Tiflis in 1921. Approximately 400 were created.

Reference: http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/s...nufacture.html

Question 11:

Clues: Badges, military, 7-9, Belarus

Q: Who were these badges given to?
A: Belarus Partisans

Reference: http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/s...san-badge.html

Question 12:

Clues: General Talk, 28-30, forum numbers

Q: what was the number TAL stated in regards to the forum?
A: 500

Reference: http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/s...0-members.html

Question 13:

Clues: captured!, yolkin, 1-12

Q: A member tells a story of the award that was given for saving the regimental flag from capture during combat. What award was given?
A: The Order of the Red Banner.

Reference: http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/s...html#post33538

Question 14:

Clues: ogpu, DougD, flag

Q: What is the fruit embroidered on the unit flag?
A: Grapes.

Reference: http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/s...html#post34129

TIE-BREAKER QUESTION (Reply by March 12)

Clues: General Talk, 3-7, Moderator

Q: How many medals am I wearing?

[latinmajorac]

hey art, it says answers will be accepted until march 8. but there are only 11 questions posted so far, and considering you will post one on saturday the 7th and one Sunday the 8th, that will only leave us with 13 questions.... did i miss somethign? or have you not posted Friday the 6th's question yet?

good contest by the way ;-)

[Christophe]

Originally Posted by Art

(...). You can email me your answers up until March 8, (U.S. March 8th for those on the other side of the date line)
(...)

Hi Art,

The point raised by latinmajorac is a good one...

And, could you specify the exact timing (with the right time zone) on the 8th March for the limit date to answer ?

Many thanks in advance.

Cheers.

Ch.

[Art]

You know, I must have missed a question. I tried to make sure I posted every morning before I went off to work, but damn it if I didn't miss one.

OK, I posted two questions about 15 minutes ago. The final question will be up tomorrow nice and early..

Depending on the level of participation for this contest, I already have another contest planned with a cool prize so more participation the better.

Is everyone enjoying this so far? questions not to difficult? they can all be found, you just have to do a little digging and sifting..

[Christophe]

Hi Art,

Many thanks.

Please, could you specify the exact timing (with the right time zone) on the 8th March for the limit date to answer ?

Many thanks in advance.

Cheers.

Ch.

[Art]

Originally Posted by Christophe

Hi Art,

The point raised by latinmajorac is a good one...

And, could you specify the exact timing (with the right time zone) on the 8th March for the limit date to answer ?

Many thanks in advance.

Cheers.

Ch.

Hi Christophe,

OK, I'm on US Eastern time, so you can email me your questions until March 8th, midnight 12 am (technically it will be Monday, so let's all agree it will be Sunday 11:59:59pm). Here is the site I use to set all my clocks by:

The official US time

Click on the Eastern Time Zone to check the official time. Let me know if that works O.K. for you and if the answers your question completely. Dealing with time and a contest is tricky when you have global contestants..

[Dante688i]

Originally Posted by Art

Is everyone enjoying this so far? questions not to difficult? they can all be found, you just have to do a little digging and sifting.

Art,

I think it's a great idea!

Seems like a good way to foster some more interaction on the forum. For me personally, I've enjoyed reading bits and pieces in forum sections that I've never come across before.
I guess thats the best part about it, there is always something new to catch your interest if you just have the time to look.

Thanks,

- Sean

[Christophe]

Done!! I have sent my answers!!

A great idea, this contest!! Bravo Art!!!

Cheers.

Ch.

[Koopyetz]

Art:

I have sent my answers too!

Thanks to you and Brendan! It was fun.

Regards

Rick

[Dante688i]

My answers are also on their way.

Art, nice job on some interesting questions.

Good luck to everyone.

- Sean