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05-11-2002, 06:28 PM | #1 |
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Medal "For The Defence Of Odessa".
In "mondvor" web site there is a prototype medal of Odessa, with different ribbon and color of the medal:
Look at the lighthouse - it is very sharp, in contrast to the final version: Last edited by CtahhR; 03-29-2012 at 04:39 PM. |
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05-12-2002, 06:32 AM | #2 |
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Hi Tal
I've just dug out my Russian and Soviet Military Awards book by V A Durov published by the Lenin State History museum, published 1990. It is a very simple book compared to PD's and for that reason I had stowed it away. But it has got pictues of some phototypes. Please see below, it's not a brilliant picture but it is in stark contrast to your scans. I would love to hear the story behind your observations. regards chris |
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In the book "Medals of USSR" by Volodin/Merlay (see the reference section for more details) there are 3 prototypes for this medal. In fact, every medal "for defense" or "for liberation/capture" has some prototypes and scetches. There are unrealized orders as well, such as order of Bagration, which look very much like the order of glory. Tal |
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where did you get the pics from or are they yours. I hope you're right because if you are, it means I have a phototype of the sevastopol medal? and not a bummer! Cheers Chris |
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Odessa Prototype.
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IMHO,
The strike is too sharp!!! Unless this was one of the first 1000 or so, the strike shouldn't be this sharp. Even then, to achieve a relief like the one on this medal, the press needs to be set to higher striking pressure and strike the blank several times. I would tender a guess and say it's a modern piece. Rusty.
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I have been offered this Odessa medal, I am told it is a var 2 1960's issue. Looks good to me, but what do I know. What do you all think, and is $90usd a fair price? Thanks
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11-06-2003, 10:07 AM | #8 |
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I think that 90 dollars is to much...
I sold one for 50$ and there are internet sites that sell them for well under 90$
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Rusty.
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Odessa Medal
Okay, one more question, is not the var 2 harder to find as it was awarded to those that did not get one in the 1940's? For what ever reason.
I would think there is less var 2 than var 1's? Paul McDaniels book does not mention this.
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