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Medal "For Victory Over Germany In The Great Patriotic War 1941-1945". - alconlon - 08-29-2002
The reissues of the campaign medals were Gold Plated.These were issued later to those entitled that had not received them.
This is a photo of a type 3 Gold Plated Victory Over Germany medal.
Happy hunting.
Thanks,Al
Medal "For Victory Over Germany In The Great Patriotic War 1941-1945". - Nota Bene - 08-30-2002
Al,
Are you sure it's gold plating, and not just "mint luster"?
Quote:Originally posted by alconlon
The reissues of the campaign medals were Gold Plated.These were issued later to those entitled that had not received them.
This is a photo of a type 3 Gold Plated Victory Over Germany medal.
Happy hunting.
Thanks,Al
Here are two type 3 medals, both very shiny, but not gold plated.
Alexei
Medal "For Victory Over Germany In The Great Patriotic War 1941-1945". - Art - 08-30-2002
Alexei,
Is there a reliable, non-destructive way to tell? I read on McDaniels site that he has seen these gold-plated campaign medals and he writes they were most likely awarded to "General officers and Marshalls". I would assume this would make them at least R3. I would trust the authenticity better if I found one in my collection than seeing a "Genuine gold-plated WWII award" up for sale on EBay.
I've looked into buying a non-destructive gold-testing device before, but the price was outrageous. This was a few years ago and prices may have fallen. I know there is a destructive test, but it involves rubbing a small bit of the gold onto an abrasive block, just enough to leave a mark, then adding chemicals to the mark and what I would guess is that a certain reaction is supposed to take place.
Art
Medal "For Victory Over Germany In The Great Patriotic War 1941-1945". - alconlon - 08-30-2002
Alexei,
In McDaniels book,he mentions that the reissues of campaign medals have a "Thick Gold Wash".
I thought that meant real Gold,I could be completely incorrect since I have no way to test the medals in my collection.
Happy hunting.
Thanks,Al
Medal "For Victory Over Germany In The Great Patriotic War 1941-1945". - Nota Bene - 08-31-2002
Al,
It's not gold. Those type 3 medals were stamped with polished dies, which is why they are so shiny.
Quote:Originally posted by alconlon
Alexei,
In McDaniels book,he mentions that the reissues of campaign medals have a "Thick Gold Wash".
I thought that meant real Gold,I could be completely incorrect since I have no way to test the medals in my collection.
Happy hunting.
Thanks,Al
Art,
There is a so called "magic pen" or pen gold tester, which also tests for silver, and platinum. I believe they cost $15-20, and I am sure you can find one on eBay. I don't have it yet, and don't know if it is reliable.
Alexei
Quote:Originally posted by Art
Alexei,
Is there a reliable, non-destructive way to tell? ....
Art
Medal "For Victory Over Germany In The Great Patriotic War 1941-1945". - Tal Inbar - 10-30-2002
(courtesy of mondvor web site)
Look at the letters below the ring:
Medal "For Victory Over Germany In The Great Patriotic War 1941-1945". - Tal Inbar - 11-21-2002
The medal at the right - look at the fireworks - looks like the post Soviet 50th ann. of GPW medal!
Medal "For Victory Over Germany In The Great Patriotic War 1941-1945". - Nota Bene - 11-25-2002
Gentlemen,
These are quite rare, so I thought I'd share it with you.
Alexei
Medal "For Victory Over Germany In The Great Patriotic War 1941-1945". - Kim - 11-26-2002
In "Red Army uniforms 1918-1945" they write that documents with red covers were given to parrticipants to the victory parade, june 24 1945. 10 000 pieces made. Are there any truth to that?
/Kim
Medal "For Victory Over Germany In The Great Patriotic War 1941-1945". - Nota Bene - 11-27-2002
Kim,
It's just one of the theories, but I am inclined to believe that it may be correct. All such documents I have seen were signed by high-ranking officers.
Alexei