Red Star for Margelov?

Tretov · 04-30-2011, 04:27 AM

This one is for sale on eBay. It looks like a Red Star where the metal piece featuring a soldier and "Workers around the world, unite!" has been changed for a piece with general Margelov. Anyone seen this before? Fantasy piece? The Red Star itself looks good.

***desantnik*** · 04-30-2011, 05:04 AM

Probably a veteran organization badge.

Tretov · 04-30-2011, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by desantnik

Probably a veteran organization badge.

Could be. Do you think it is based on a real Red Star?

***desantnik*** · 04-30-2011, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Tretov

Could be. Do you think it is based on a real Red Star?

Design - yes. Base body with just a "face" replacement - no.

EricFG · 04-30-2011, 07:46 AM

I've seen this one for a while on eBay, and another very similar as well (I think). I'm sure Paul's in the right of it with the 'vet org' badge comment, and without actually handling one I'd be shocked if it's not a light alloy base with a pin-back or cheap screwback. Just another znachok, IMO.

Tretov · 04-30-2011, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by EricFG

I've seen this one for a while on eBay, and another very similar as well (I think). I'm sure Paul's in the right of it with the 'vet org' badge comment, and without actually handling one I'd be shocked if it's not a light alloy base with a pin-back or cheap screwback. Just another znachok, IMO.

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Originally Posted by desantnik

Design - yes. Base body with just a "face" replacement - no.

:thumbsup Thanks for your input. I will, for the forum curiosity and sake of discussion, ask the seller for a photo of the back side.

***desantnik*** · 04-30-2011, 09:16 AM

A certain Moderator was once awarded these in a former life in a place far, far away...

Greg Collins · 05-01-2011, 09:39 AM

Here's the medal issued by an outfit called "Kommandarm" as part of their "Commanders of Victory" series (3 so far). The enameling isn't great, but better than I've seen in most comparable instances. The alloy used is heavy- definitely a cut above "znacki" quality. Don't know whether this is aimed at veterans, history students... probably anyone who wants to buy it. Comes with a doc (I know I have mine around here somewhere) that has a nice image of a painting of the General on one side.

Tretov · 05-01-2011, 11:04 AM

There seems to be some different types of this one around, some with ribbon and some screwback. I still think though that the one I posted has a much deeper enamel than the one above.

EricFG · 05-01-2011, 02:16 PM

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A certain Moderator was once awarded these in a former life in a place far, far away...

Cool beans! :thumbsup

04-30-2011, 05:04 AM	#2
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EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Re: Red Star for Margelov? I've seen this one for a while on eBay, and another very similar as well (I think). I'm sure Paul's in the right of it with the 'vet org' badge comment, and without actually handling one I'd be shocked if it's not a light alloy base with a pin-back or cheap screwback. Just another znachok, IMO. __________________ "patina imparts character" - PJS A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'

05-01-2011, 11:04 AM	#9
Tretov Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Republic of Finland Posts: 1,129	Re: Red Star for Margelov? There seems to be some different types of this one around, some with ribbon and some screwback. I still think though that the one I posted has a much deeper enamel than the one above.

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