10-07-2003, 09:34 AM
Jussi-Pekka,
You are correct. I looked up my images of genuine KGB IDs - both in my collection and others people have sent me - and they all have this filled out.
Combined with my concerns about the shiny-ness and the fact that the picture of a general in parade uniform is just too-good to believe I now have grave doubts.
If the buyer of this is out there I would love to talk to them. here are some other points about the forensic qualities of the paper, photo, stamp, ink, lamination, etc which can help to tell but you need to see the original.
Sadly, if these are being faked then perhaps next time they will add the serial number.
Shawn
You are correct. I looked up my images of genuine KGB IDs - both in my collection and others people have sent me - and they all have this filled out.
Combined with my concerns about the shiny-ness and the fact that the picture of a general in parade uniform is just too-good to believe I now have grave doubts.
If the buyer of this is out there I would love to talk to them. here are some other points about the forensic qualities of the paper, photo, stamp, ink, lamination, etc which can help to tell but you need to see the original.
Sadly, if these are being faked then perhaps next time they will add the serial number.
Shawn
