On the back of my red star serial No 3.106.113, there seems to be a very clear 6 before the first 3, and I asked HuliganRS if he knew what was up with it, and he then pointed out that in between the 6 and 3 there is also a very faint 2, 3, or 5. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
Note: if anyone would like a bigger scan i can send it to them, and i will also try to post a better quality scan soon.
the 6, if indeed there is a 6, does not look engraved, and is not in the same style as the rest of the serial number. Your blowup only reveals the 3-million range serial number. You'll notice that the digits are engraved in a "slash" style, distinctly different from the 6 that appears to be in your first scan. Maybe an unusual patination, like some strange "birthmarking"???
I found this pic interesting because it shows the reason why excesive cleaning of your awards should if possible be avoided.
look at the wear to the central medallion.
Eddie.
Everybody's equal, But some more than others!
"Those who come to us with the sword - will be killed by the sword" - Alexander Nevski
I remember a grouping to a Cavalier of all Three Classes of the Order of Glory, the obverse features were pretty much obliterated because of the recipient's daily polishing. Must have been some pretty harsh polishing!
