Order "Partisan Star".

[new world]

All,

keep in mind that there exist copies of Yugoslavian Partisan Stars of 1st/2nd classes.

Couple years ago I bought complete set of the stars on eBay. At the time I knew very little about Yugoslavian awards and stars looked OK to me. They were slightly over $200 for the set.

Upon showing photos of the stars to other collectors I came to the conclusion that these were not real.

The differences were:
- different shape, details were slightly different from original,
- lack of class stamp on the reverse.

I am not sure I still have the photos, if I'll find them - they will be posted.

William

[Dolf]

Thanks William!
I had no idea these Yugo awrds were also being faked!... What a shame! :angerr

Any opinions about this one I posted?

Thanks,

Dolf

[Soviet]

Well, at least the enamel looks perfect to me. It's not like those IIIrd Class made at IKOM Zagreb.

[redmedals]

Well, at least the enamel looks perfect to me. It's not like those IIIrd Class made at IKOM Zagreb.

I agree with Bryan the enamel looks good with the color and depth only the Soviet mints seemed able to produce I would have to vote real on this piece
Ron

[Soviet]

It looks all right to me and that's a low serial number. Too bad that many people saw it by now. Good luck! :thumbsup

[Mark]

Finaly I have one too- serial number from the first shipment...

It was the first piece I ever even heard of being for sale... So I checked If it's original and bought it.

The serial is in 1200 range.

[Soviet]

This Partisan Satr 1st Class sold for $800 on eBay few days ago. I don't know what's the real market value, but it seems expensive.

[pmargulies]

I just returned from a two year tour of duty in Belgrade...I was a regular at the local numismatic club meeting...lots of militaria...I was pretty well connected there, but in that time I never, once saw a Partisan Star 1st class for sale. I saw several in collections, but none for sale. I think that 800 is about right on one of these. But, that is just my opinion, based on the local market there. Best.

[Soviet]

Great to know! However this piece seems it was never issued. This Partisan star is so minty!

That's offen the problem with yugoslavian orders. A lot of orders on the market come from stocks that were never issued. For me it as less historic value when they are so. :(

[Lapa]

Soviet,

You need to balance historic and intrinsic value due to rarity!

Marc