09-01-2008, 03:54 PM
I don't think this one is that. The quality and construction are identical to the "real" one, the ribbon is correct in color and older/worn, and the enamel very closely matches that of a full-colored one except for the missing red. This came out of Uzbekistan in a non-tourist bazaar, a spot that tends to have good Soviet awards kicking around. Also, the southern UZ borders are only open to a very limited amount of traffic and almost no troops pass through here and have not for years.
I'd expect that these Soviet ones found in the FSU were struck in the Soviet Union and not Afghanistan?
Holding it in my hand, it's clearly feels to not be a fake. Did the "ISAF" copy you have also have missing red only?
I'd expect that these Soviet ones found in the FSU were struck in the Soviet Union and not Afghanistan?
Holding it in my hand, it's clearly feels to not be a fake. Did the "ISAF" copy you have also have missing red only?
