IF the signatures are the same, and it appears so at first glace but you would have to do a proper examination in person, then maybe it was issued by Shchelokov on a visit to the DDR and no stamp was handy.
If it was just routinely issued then there is no excuse for not having a stamp. However, if the document was signed and handed over in person in the context of some sort of event or visit or other ceremony then nicities like stamping the document may get overlooked.
No one is going to stop the Minister of the Interior from handing an unstamped document over to an allied General.
On the other hand, if the signatures don't match then a fake is likely.
Your conclusions are close to mine (as far as I have some...).
* The signature seems (is ? Always prudent) very correct and the right one. They match.
* The signature is not done with the same ink as the rest of the document (as usual...). I would say : a positive sign...
So, I came to a very close conclusion to yours, the only logical explanation I have : Doc + medal probably awarded on the occasion of a visit in DDR, but no stamp handy, and you have told the story...
For many reasons, I do think it is a real one (I'm not concerned about it...) but would like to understand why there is no stamp...
I exclude the idea of a fake : it would be so easy to add a stamp whatever it is !!!
I will investigate further.
Shawn, many thanks for your help and positive contribution.
I have been involved in the diplomatic world for the past 6 years now. I can tell you that when it comes to Ministers and that level of VIP many official considerations often get over-ridden.
It is not a good career move for some little Captain aide-de-camp to say to his Minister "but sir, you can't hand it over yet it is not stamped".
Obviously, it is always good to be suspicious and never to believe in such "fairy tales" if there is other questionable evidence. But, given tha the doc looks good, and the signature looks good, it is a strong possibility.
So now I’m holding in my hand something what I have seen before only in the photos. Booklet is 100 % original.( Ministry of defence stamp, D. Ustinov signature ) The only question- one collector who has two of this booklets is asking USD 500 for this booklet. I know it’s megagigasuper rare and probraly the last time when someone is offering something like this. Question is- is it worth of this price… opinions please, take or not to take?!?!
Regards,
Lauri
Photos I made quickly with digital camera, so quality is not the best!
you have to make the decision.
For 500 $ you get a lot of other things / awards. But sometimes there are things you wanted to have and the price is equal.
So .... :confused:
regards
Andreas
P.S. I would pass and would buy me a 2nd red banner on suspension.
but on the other hand... i have and i can always buy myself one more second red banner on suspension ( even that the price is raising dramatically, but they are still in the market )...but can i buy for my self this paper in the future?::: :cool:
