Imperial Russian Orders for sale ... but made yesterday!

[Christophe]

(...) I am not too sure what you mean by "semi-precious material". Most of them are made of white metal or of brass/bronze, and if needed, silver or gold plated.
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I agree with Paul on this question, resurgent Russian nationalism is a good explanation.
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There seems to be several manufacturers, whose product quality greatly varies from obvious copy to very accurate reproduction (sometimes [but rarely so] in original metals). I am certain that they are manufactured in Russia.

Marc

Thanks Marc for these detailed informations (and all others for your comments).

You globally say what I thought.

About the materials used : what I meant by semi-precious is that they are often silver of gold plated, and use Swarovski crystals or other sythetic stones... not only glass...

About interest in Russian and Soviet awards. It is interesting to see how recently books on this subject developed in Russia. We know some of them totally dedicated to awards. But when you go in a big bookshop, let's say in Moscow, you also find dozens of history books with at least a chapter on Russian or Soviet awards. And I don't count history books with a picture of a Russian or a Soviet award on them (cover), even if the content is not linked at all to awards...

About manufacturers : these orders and medals are for sure manufactured in Russia, as some labels concure to show it.
But, are they privately made ? Or done in mints as "collectors" or "souvenir" items ?
Have you any evidence tehse may be produced in a mint ?

Thanks again for your comments.

Cheers.

Ch.

Interesting. Nice-looking pieces. I wonder if you would get hasseled at the airport even though they are repros...

I don't think so. They look so new, in their new box, with their new label (including a new barcode), and you will have a new invoice... ;)

Cheers.

Ch.

Sometimes I buy copies of awards if originals are too expensive for me.
BTW they are nice looking copies.
Eric

Eric,

Some are very nice, very well made... and quite expensive...

Ch.