Fake Orders of the Red Star

[Bill Garvy]

From the pictures it appears to be an authentic screw post base example although I suspect all or part on the enamel has been replaced. Regardless, it is a fine piece with a lot of character. The off center medallion adds to its charm and appeal.

[0410811217]

Hi guys, I got a red star order.Its weight at 29.29g without nut. The No is 3529716. whether it is a fake?because of the weight. Thank you for suggestion

[CtahhR]

29.29 grams for a Red Star of that serial is towards the light end but still within the usual limits. A Red Star of this award period (c1956-7) is most likely for 15 years long service and the least likely to be faked. That being said without detailed pictures no final conclusion can be reached.

[0410811217]

Thank you. Sorry I forget to show the detailed pictures

[Auke]

Do you have larger pictures? These are rather small. Both sides seem to be heavily polished, but other than that, it seems to be a good one.

[Bill Garvy]

Edited the existing photographs/scans, and, despite poor exposition, I concur with the previous assessment.

[Pobeda45]

It's a fine star. There isn't a real reason to counterfeit this one, either--since it's post WW2 and pre-Afghan (Afghanistan awardings start in the 3.77K range)

George

[0410811217]

:thumbsupThank you all for your suggestions.

[marsino]

It's a fine star. There isn't a real reason to counterfeit this one, either--since it's post WW2 and pre-Afghan (Afghanistan awardings start in the 3.77K range)

George

Afghanistan awardings start in 3.640.xxx - http://soviet-awards.com/forum/soviet-mi...post243083

[CtahhR]

Beyond that GPW catch ups etc go well beyond that. Into the 3.8 millions.

Everything is viable for fakery when it comes to Red Stars - including the fake research.

Ignorance is bliss - specially if you intend to make a killing from someone half clued up.

Awarded in 1952 - Korea? NO!
Awarded in 1956 - Hungary? NO!
Long service? YES!


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