Ebay jokes

[Nack]

But the manual and box are in russian!

Maybe there's english on the other side? Anyway, the operation of the device isn't too complicated.

[willie777]

No there isnt, the manual is folded so you can see both sides.

[Sergei]

I guess the funny side of it is that someone is selling a syringe on ebay. Is it listed as a collectible or a scientific device?
But then it could of interest for a medical historian, I suppose.
Doc, be honest, when was the last time you handled a Soviet Syringe, eh? :chuckle
Sergei

[willie777]

Its a collectible

[January]

Set of jubilee medals (plus Labour Veteran), apparantly in the process of being converted to screwbacks.

[Riley1965]

That's just NOT right!!! That seller should have there hands cut off:mad: :mad: :mad:

Doc

[latinmajorac]

Set of jubilee medals (plus Labour Veteran), apparantly in the process of being converted to screwbacks.

that is terrible! why destroy medals! i agree with doc... they shoudl be punished for such a waste

[Nota Bene]

That's just NOT right!!! That seller should have there hands cut off:mad: :mad: :mad:
Doc

I second that! :thumbsdown :thumbsdown

Alexei

[EricFG]

C'mon guys....Let's give the seller the benefit of the doubt and say these medals were broken due to natural causes in the past.
I've seen a few medals like this, with broken loops. It can happen....normal wear and tear can do that.
I'm somewhat seriously considering buying this group with a project in mind.....
What would you all think about a moneyclip with a broken badge like this epoxied to a clip sorta thingee? I have two wooden bookends with loopless (common) Imperial (German) awards glued on them and they look pretty sweet.

[Greg Collins]

Found what I consider not necessarily a fake, but a misrepresentation on a leading auction site. Was advertised as a type 3, version 2 of the Order of the Red Banner of Labour with a low serial number. I believe it to be a type 5, given the short pylons below the dam in the background (type 3's were much longer). Also, a three digit serial number is way too low for any suspended version of this Order. If you look carefully at the thumb below, you can see what looks to be a sanded-down area with a steel-stamped number over it. Could this be a reissue???