Prize Medals Of The All-Union Agricultural Exhibition.

[Lapa]

Guys,

Based on the various discussions that have taken place, and on the medals I have seen or know about, here is my proposed classification of these interesting medals.
Important remark about suspensions: I have detailed classification for those types and varieties which have actually been observed. When no varieties for suspensions are mentioned, it is assumed (until proven otherwise) that only one type of suspension was used and exists. This classification allows for later inclusion of new subtypes (ie: suspensions :D ).
So, without further awaiting, here goes.

All-Union Agricultural Exhibition ( BCXB )

GOLD MEDAL:

Large - 32mm

Type 1 - Gold (10K), Dated & Numbered

T1 V1 - "1939"
T1 V2 - "1940"

Type 2 - Gold (10K), No Date

T2 V1 - Numbered
T2 V2S1 - No Number, X on tractor grille
T2 V2S2 - No Number, no X on tractor grille

Small - 26mm

Type 1 - Gold (10K), Dated & Numbered

T1 V1 - "1939"
T1 V2 - "1940"

Type 2 - Gold (10K), No Date

T2 V1 - Numbered
T2 V2S1 - Not Numbered, X on tractor grille
T2 V2S2 - Not Numbered, no X on tractor grille

Type 3 - Gold-plated Brass, "За Успехи" on back

T3 V1S1 - X on tractor grille, Screwback
T3 V1S2 - X on tractor grille, pinback
T3 V2S1 - No X on tractor grille, Screwback
T3 V2S2 - No X on tractor grille, Pinback

Type 4 - Gold-plated Brass, "Участнику" on back

T4 V1S1 - X on tractor grille, Screwback
T4 V1S2 - X on tractor grille, pinback
T4 V2S1 - No X on tractor grille, Screwback
T4 V2S2 - No X on tractor grille, Pinback

SILVER MEDAL:

Large - 32mm

Type 1 - Dated & Numbered

T1 V1 - "1939"
T1 V2 - "1940"

Type 2 - No Date

T2 V1 - Numbered
T2 V2S1 - No Number, X on tractor grille
T2 V2S2 - No Number, no X on tractor grille

Small - 26mm

Type 1 - Dated & Numbered

T1 V1 - "1939"
T1 V2 - "1940"

Type 2 - No Date

T2 V1 - Numbered
T2 V2S1 - Not Numbered, X on tractor grille
T2 V2S2 - Not Numbered, no X on tractor grille

Marc

[dannybou]

Originally Posted by Lapa

Danny,

I think that it is a late issue "Small Gold" VSKhV with the gold plating worn out (basically, what they call a 2nd class).

Marc

Based on your description, the medal I have is: T4 V1S2 - X on tractor grille, pinback

[Tal Inbar]

I saw this medal on ebay and bought it with BIN price of $49.00

I think it is good price for this numbered variation. I will welcome any thoghts, and an idea of the time frame it was awarded.

T

[Lapa]

Tal,

This one was given in 1953. Is it a small or a large one?

How about your 10K gold VDNKh; any chance that we ever can have a look at it?

Marc

[Tal Inbar]

Originally Posted by Lapa

Tal,

This one was given in 1953. Is it a small or a large one?


Marc

Just got it: it's 32 mm wide.

[Lapa]

Originally Posted by Tal Inbar

Just got it: it's 32 mm wide.

Then it's a large one.

Marc

[Tal Inbar]

Originally Posted by Lapa

Then it's a large one.

Marc

What do you think about the price?

T

[Nota Bene]

Tal,

I think the price is unbeatable. Those times, when you could grab one of them for a song, are looong gone.

Alexei

[UQWozza]

Here is a document for the small silver medal similar to that posted before.

Simon

[UQWozza]

Did anyone in the forum end up buying the 1941 VSKhV medal, box and document that was on E*** recently.

It went for ~US$220.

Simon

P.S. Not the best photos but they give you an idea of these items are like.