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Patriotic War. - Chris - 12-14-2002
The number looks a bit strange, and the hammer and sickle is a bit bent, I think its ok however.
Chris
Patriotic War. - Nota Bene - 12-14-2002
Chris,
It's perfectly genuine and it's not unusual to see those H&S bent like this.
Alexei
Patriotic War. - HuliganRS - 12-14-2002
What about the silver star on the back.. it looks like rust!?!
Rusty.
Patriotic War. - Nota Bene - 12-15-2002
Rusty,
It's just the unusual color patina. They don't fake this variation, the gold is too expensive.
Alexei
Patriotic War. - JensF. - 02-16-2003
Hi guys! Any opinions on this Order of the Patriotic War 1. Cl.?
Patriotic War. - JensF. - 02-16-2003
Second order:
Patriotic War. - Chris - 02-16-2003
A Type 2 Var 1 and a Type 2 Var 2 (double lined mint mark).
Regards Chris
Patriotic War. - charlet - 02-16-2003
look like perfectly genuine...If you're a bit paranoid, weight them and check the gold, it must be 14k (583/1000): it must resist to acid for 10-12k and disapear for acid at 18k (I have the jeweler acid kit).
Patriotic War. - Nota Bene - 02-17-2003
Majorpayne,
They don't fake these variations yet, but I have seen one piece with gold "sunburst" replaced with brass replica. As Charlet said, yours are perfectly genuine.
Alexei
Patriotic War. - JensF. - 02-21-2003
I've got two informations regarding the material used for the 1985 issue. One source talks about silver-plated metal and the other of real silver (sterling). Are these really made from real silver/gold-plated silver (1st class)? Thanks for any replies!