Red Star. - Page 101

Bill Garvy · 06-04-2013, 03:49 PM

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the extra sets of eyes. . .

Bill Garvy · 06-06-2013, 05:07 PM

Yes, it's 1772931. . .

igrek · 07-18-2013, 09:08 PM

Dear all,
I'm a little bit confused with this Red Star: how to classify it?
I know it is original (by the source). Then the number in this range should be hand-engraved... Unless it is a duplicate...then there is a missing "D" letter?
The obverse is in amazingly good shape, which makes me think it was a more recent production..
Could anybody please educate me?:confused:
Thank you!

Bill Garvy · 07-19-2013, 06:21 AM

It certainly does appear to be a duplicate Red Star, an area which can be a minefield for collectors. I won't touch them, regardless of the source, and yes, you are right, serial numbers in this range were normally hand engraved. That being said, not all duplicates were marked with a "D". With all due respect, even though your source describes it as original, better, larger, high resolution scans are most certainly needed before a final determination can be made.

***CtahhR*** · 07-19-2013, 07:00 AM

For Bill to avoid any Red Star certainly resonates profoundly for me.

Don't forget images of the front too.

Bill Garvy · 07-20-2013, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CtahhR

For Bill to avoid any Red Star certainly resonates profoundly for me.

Don't let it. They are simply above my pay-grade, ahem. . .

igrek · 07-20-2013, 10:34 AM

Here are a few more detailed scans. (I don't really know hot to scan reverse properly because of the pin...)
Bill, did I understand it right that duplicates are generally more valuable than the original issues?

Bill Garvy · 07-20-2013, 12:33 PM

I agree they are difficult to scan. Most scanners are not configured to provide the necessary depth of field, Regardless, I find putting the cover down usually holds/balances the obverse parallel to the glass and sometimes I get lucky.

Yes, generally their market value is higher, assuming, all things being equal, they are genuine, as yours appears to be.

Разведка · 07-21-2013, 05:09 PM

Just came across a beautiful Red Star - my first. #1,330,117, which I think places it squarely in 1945. I'd love to find out how this was earned (and added it to the SNDB just in case).

DSC04011.jpg DSC04015.jpg

***desantnik*** · 07-21-2013, 08:22 PM

You can have it researched. There are plenty of pointers here on how to get it done!

06-04-2013, 03:49 PM	#1001
Bill Garvy Comrade Curmudgeon Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,642	Re: Red Star. *Thanks everyone, I appreciate the extra sets of eyes. . .*

07-19-2013, 06:21 AM	#1004
Bill Garvy Comrade Curmudgeon Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,642	Re: Red Star. It certainly does appear to be a duplicate Red Star, an area which can be a minefield for collectors. I won't touch them, regardless of the source, and yes, you are right, serial numbers in this range were normally hand engraved. That being said, not all duplicates were marked with a "D". With all due respect, even though your source describes it as original, better, larger, high resolution scans are most certainly needed before a final determination can be made.

07-19-2013, 07:00 AM	#1005
*CtahhR* Forum Administrator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Deep In The Archives. Age: 17 Posts: 12,074	Re: Red Star. For Bill to avoid any Red Star certainly resonates profoundly for me. Don't forget images of the front too. __________________ "Signed with his own rubber stamp"

07-21-2013, 05:09 PM	#1009
Разведка Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New England, USA Posts: 28	Re: Red Star. Just came across a beautiful Red Star - my first. #1,330,117, which I think places it squarely in 1945. I'd love to find out how this was earned (and added it to the SNDB just in case). DSC04011.jpg DSC04015.jpg

07-21-2013, 08:22 PM	#1010
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,339	Re: Red Star. You can have it researched. There are plenty of pointers here on how to get it done!

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