I have written to the seller and an awaiting a response, but I did notice something that makes me scratch my head. The depiction of the mountain (Ararat) is very different in the two badges. If you look at the two peaks, you'll see two different shapes and on mine there is no "indentation" or area that is depressed to hold enamel.
My other thought is that this might be a "miniature" version of the one in the photo on the other thread. It is only about 30x20mm (very small compared to most other excellence in education badges). It is either a variation or a fake. Either way, I want to find out. So, do you have any idea what the measurements are of the one with the enamel?
Phillip
Update: The seller responded and pointed me to Avers No.8 which says there are at least two distinct types of the Armenian SSR People's Ed badge - one with one or two colors of enamel (like the photo in the other thread) and another type without enamel and made from two pieces - the book and leaves are a separate piece like mine).
I thought about this when I noticed the difference in mountain tops and recalled that there are at least three different variations of the Ukrainian SSR Public Ed T2 badges with some having blue and gold, other black and white and still others with blue and white enamels. I know this because I've managed to find all three and a fourth variation with a different version of the reverse made in L'vov. And only two of these variations are in Avers.
I guess the point is, we (myself included) shouldn't jump to conclusions about any of the awards, especially badges, made in the republics rather than one of the "narkomats" or main mints.:)
P.
My other thought is that this might be a "miniature" version of the one in the photo on the other thread. It is only about 30x20mm (very small compared to most other excellence in education badges). It is either a variation or a fake. Either way, I want to find out. So, do you have any idea what the measurements are of the one with the enamel?
Phillip
Update: The seller responded and pointed me to Avers No.8 which says there are at least two distinct types of the Armenian SSR People's Ed badge - one with one or two colors of enamel (like the photo in the other thread) and another type without enamel and made from two pieces - the book and leaves are a separate piece like mine).
I thought about this when I noticed the difference in mountain tops and recalled that there are at least three different variations of the Ukrainian SSR Public Ed T2 badges with some having blue and gold, other black and white and still others with blue and white enamels. I know this because I've managed to find all three and a fourth variation with a different version of the reverse made in L'vov. And only two of these variations are in Avers.
I guess the point is, we (myself included) shouldn't jump to conclusions about any of the awards, especially badges, made in the republics rather than one of the "narkomats" or main mints.:)
P.
Phillip
