07-04-2008, 01:44 PM
Abkhazi badge 2.2+
The first badge shown here is "like" Abkhazi 2.2 except that the hammer and sickle are not enamel covered. They penetrate completely though the enamel. Mint mark is MD variation "b" narrow top. Screw nut is small size of 1947, badge is with document(s) but group includes both 2nd and 3rd convocation. Georgia flag changed 26 April, 1951, so if there were a session before that date this could be 3rd convocation recalled and replaced. Except 3rd convocation is suposed to be mint variation "V"
For comparison, second badge is normal 2.2 which has enamel over the hammer and sickle.
Note also sickle shows signs of tarnish on handle which would mean that it was gilt and intended to show through. This is not a mistake badge, just one more badge between the cracks.
The first badge shown here is "like" Abkhazi 2.2 except that the hammer and sickle are not enamel covered. They penetrate completely though the enamel. Mint mark is MD variation "b" narrow top. Screw nut is small size of 1947, badge is with document(s) but group includes both 2nd and 3rd convocation. Georgia flag changed 26 April, 1951, so if there were a session before that date this could be 3rd convocation recalled and replaced. Except 3rd convocation is suposed to be mint variation "V"
For comparison, second badge is normal 2.2 which has enamel over the hammer and sickle.
Note also sickle shows signs of tarnish on handle which would mean that it was gilt and intended to show through. This is not a mistake badge, just one more badge between the cracks.
