Fake Order And Medal Booklets

[Pobeda45]

Interesting observation, but I see a few 'straight-leg' 9s on the Mondvor site (they have a Ordenskaya Knizhka section for those unaware.)

You're right, Eric. :thumbsup I had never seen those "9"s before, but clearly my theory was wrong. Wish it were that easy, right? :)

[EricFG]

You're right, Eric. :thumbsup I had never seen those "9"s before, but clearly my theory was wrong. Wish it were that easy, right? :)

Ain't that the truth.

I've been looking at these things for years and am little closer to telling good from bad then when I started.
It amazes me how guys like Alexei and Marc and Paul are so well versed. They must have a special gene or something. ;)

[Lapa]

Nope, we just scrutinize each and every minute detail, and compare it to known original pieces, that's all. You've got to be thorough :D

Marc

PS: in this case, I agree with George that the handwriting has a very modern, way past WW2 flavor...

[marsino]

Good evening guys :)

This is the document on the personal courage, which I posted here: http://soviet-awards.com/forum/soviet-mi...post149416
In your opinion is correct?

[Lapa]

Marsino,

The booklet itself does not raise any question, the entries might. Please post the first pages.

Marc

[marsino]

Marc,
thanks as always for your interest :thumbsup
I finally got the pictures.
I have good hopes of getting the set :D

[RedMaestro2]

How does this one look?

[NTAT]

RedMaestro2,

I'm not an expert by any ones standards. But personally, I don't like it. It has a contrived look.

Gerry
NTAT

[Lapa]

RedMaestro,

I am not overly keen on the handwriting at all. Many blank booklets were "privatized" (or "liberated") after the fall of the SU, especially in the Л94xxxx and Л95xxxx series. The only way to tell if it is genuine would be to order the UK on that ORS, the serial number of the OK is recorded on it.

Marc

[RedMaestro2]

RedMaestro,

I am not overly keen on the handwriting at all. Many blank booklets were "privatized" (or "liberated") after the fall of the SU, especially in the Л94xxxx and Л95xxxx series. The only way to tell if it is genuine would be to order the UK on that ORS, the serial number of the OK is recorded on it.

Marc

NTAT and Marc,

Thanks for the comments. I was not aware that documents in this range were "privitized". As to the handwriting, I thought it looked funny. Research will tell. Do you have any advice for dealing with post-1980 or generally "late" award documents? There seem to be so many more styles and inks compared to WWII era. Attached are two examples of handwriting I thought was similar to the document I presented. I would have called them fake, but research confirmed they were authentic. How to tell the difference?

Thanks,

Alex