Patriotic War.

[Alfred]

MarvWe,

looks okay to me. Mint mark has the typical characteristics for this serial number range.

Nice piece. Could be awarded around spring / summer 1945.

425.231 - 07.05.1945 - 1. Guards Army
425.785 - 05.05.1945 - 106. Rifle Corps
439.715 - 21.04.1945 - 124. Rifle Corps

Bigger pictures would not hurt next time.

best regards
Andreas

[MarvWe]

Thank you. I took the pictures with my new Nikon camera with 16 megapixels. I don't now why they are so small.

[marsino]

Thank you. I took the pictures with my new Nikon camera with 16 megapixels. I don't now why they are so small.

MarvWe, before uploading your photos, delete the unnecessary parts :thumbsup

[USSR]

What do you guys think of this OPW? Could it be a type 1 which was converted due to the '45 victory parade?

Thanks in advance!

[drill]

The order has been altered "in the field" according to the edict 19.07.1943 that changed rules of awards wearing. Not for parade - for daily wearing.
Participants of the Parade '45 had got "reissues" - new-type awards with prior (low range) numbers.

[USSR]

Ok, thanks Drill! Can you (or anyone else) tell me if it would be reasonable to buy this order for a higher price than a type 2 OPW? The seller asks €250 so I'm a bit stuck here...:rolleyes:

[drill]

The seller asks €250 so I'm a bit stuck here...:rolleyes:

Of cause type 1, even in a converted state anyway is valued higher than type 2.
Your offer is worn-enough but IMHO worth more.

[Jeffrey Meffert]

Pretty cool piece. 250 euros probably a good price and this would be a great one to research

[USSR]

Thanks guys! I just bought this order. What would be the best way to do some research? I looked around on this site but I couldnt find a thread on how to research. Not even in the research corner...

[RT88]

Hi everyone,

Could I ask your opinions on this one? In particular the rough texture of the reverse?

Thanks, David.