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I think I need a couple to complete a display I have in mind. What are the distinguishing characteristics of WW2 era cap stars? How are they affixed to the cap? There's just two types; larger for officers and smaller for EM, correct? How difficult are these to find? Is it safe to assume there are fakes?
TIA.
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Eric,
Which ones are you talking about: combat or service/parade?
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Golly, I'm not sure Marc. :(
The star itself, not the star with the wreath I guess. :confused:
Is there anyplace where I can see the cap stars so I can get an idea of what I want?
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Eric,
Combat: painted/enamelled with green paint
Service/Parade: red enamel or paint
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Lapa Wrote:Combat: painted/enamelled with green paint
Service/Parade: red enamel or paint
Oh right, of course! I knew that. :)
Let's try and focus on the service/parade stars for the moment please.
What are the basics of those?
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Eric,
From memory (sorry :) ) for the war years:
. with separate H&S: 4 different sizes (Budenevka, Cap, pilotka and bezkozerka)
. H&S struck with the star: made of different metals (brass, copper/brass-clad iron), enameled or painted, each in 3 different sizes
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:thumbsup Sweet collection of stars.
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Waooo Richie, that's a nice set you got there.
Could you please post an individual scan of the third star in the top row on the first picture you posted) and a description of what it is.
Thank you,
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03-30-2007, 08:40 PM
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RichieC Wrote:What type of display or what type of caps do you require the stars for? These are not for sale, but I am able to provide basic information about almost any one you wish to know about.
Wow Richie, now *thats* a collection. Obviously you're the man I can get some good info from.
The display I have is here:
http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/62596-post459.html And alls I want is a couple era stars to add just a bit more spice. I don't have room for more than two or three.
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