10-13-2010, 09:53 AM
UQWozza Wrote:An interesting question - to change or not?
I suppose it depends what the reason was for the "fake" suspension being added. I guess there are two possible answers: (1.) the awardee did it for some reason (to look like it originally did); or (2.) it was done by some dealer to fool a buyer...
Simon,
Do you seriously believe in what you write? What would be the reasons for a veteran to revert to a suspension that was officially changed in 1943 and never allowed back?
From meeting and discussing with many Soviet veterans, they did not care what the original shape of an award was; regulations said that you must hang it on a 5-sided suspension, then you simply did it, the main thing being that it hangs proudly on your chest with your other awards.
Marc












