04-09-2010, 03:16 AM
:dissapoint:swordfight
Observations are not proof.
We both have collected over the years and you have obviously seen more Partisan Stars than I have, but you can't make conclusions based just on whether an item has scratches on it or not; you just can't do it.
I admit my IKOM star is near mint and most likely from unissued stock, pretty much assured but, the soviet star does have a nice even patina front and back and there is a noticable difference under the screw disc. Perhaps my PIC's don't show this to your satisfaction, but taking PIC's under different lighting conditions and using different lighting can change the whole picture. Your pictures are considerably darker than mine and I could make mine look the same as yours, except those scratches of course.
Whether or not mine was actually issued or not, I do not know or really care at this point and will wait for some more information to come to light. Thank you for your precious time and thoughts. Take care and again, enjoy your hobby. :relax
Observations are not proof.
We both have collected over the years and you have obviously seen more Partisan Stars than I have, but you can't make conclusions based just on whether an item has scratches on it or not; you just can't do it.
I admit my IKOM star is near mint and most likely from unissued stock, pretty much assured but, the soviet star does have a nice even patina front and back and there is a noticable difference under the screw disc. Perhaps my PIC's don't show this to your satisfaction, but taking PIC's under different lighting conditions and using different lighting can change the whole picture. Your pictures are considerably darker than mine and I could make mine look the same as yours, except those scratches of course.
Whether or not mine was actually issued or not, I do not know or really care at this point and will wait for some more information to come to light. Thank you for your precious time and thoughts. Take care and again, enjoy your hobby. :relax
