Red Star. - Page 11

RussiaBoy · 07-15-2004, 08:03 PM

On the back of my red star serial No 3.106.113, there seems to be a very clear 6 before the first 3, and I asked HuliganRS if he knew what was up with it, and he then pointed out that in between the 6 and 3 there is also a very faint 2, 3, or 5. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

Note: if anyone would like a bigger scan i can send it to them, and i will also try to post a better quality scan soon.

Heres a bigger scan of the serial no.

ibaya · 07-16-2004, 09:04 PM

the 6, if indeed there is a 6, does not look engraved, and is not in the same style as the rest of the serial number. Your blowup only reveals the 3-million range serial number. You'll notice that the digits are engraved in a "slash" style, distinctly different from the 6 that appears to be in your first scan. Maybe an unusual patination, like some strange "birthmarking"???

RussiaBoy · 07-16-2004, 09:12 PM

I thought that a possibility, but i dont think that if its patina it would be that distinct :confused:

Taz · 08-07-2004, 04:01 AM

I found this pic interesting because it shows the reason why excesive cleaning of your awards should if possible be avoided.
look at the wear to the central medallion.

Eddie.

ibaya · 08-07-2004, 01:23 PM

I remember a grouping to a Cavalier of all Three Classes of the Order of Glory, the obverse features were pretty much obliterated because of the recipient's daily polishing. Must have been some pretty harsh polishing!

dannybou · 08-09-2004, 07:41 AM

Found this one. Something about the serial number and the stamp at the back. What do you think?

Nota Bene · 08-09-2004, 10:30 AM

Dannybou,

It's genuine. Mint mark is fine and the serial number is done in the correct style.

Alexei

Janna · 12-08-2004, 05:28 PM

Dear collectors,

Has anybody seen this style of serial number on a red star? Could something be wrong with it or was it just an "artistic engraver" ?

Janna

yolkin · 12-08-2004, 07:15 PM

I have seen this style before. I believe it is done with a rotating tool.

Cheers!

Eric

Nota Bene · 12-08-2004, 09:38 PM

Eric,

With all due respect, this is not a rotating-tool.

Janna,

I believe this serial number is genuine and done in a style that I have seen for this type before.

Alexei

12-08-2004, 07:15 PM	#109
yolkin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chicago Age: 46 Posts: 206	I have seen this style before. I believe it is done with a rotating tool. Cheers! Eric __________________ Soviet Union is the only country with an unpredictable ... past!

07-16-2004, 09:04 PM	#102
ibaya Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Maryland, USA Age: 54 Posts: 200	the 6, if indeed there is a 6, does not look engraved, and is not in the same style as the rest of the serial number. Your blowup only reveals the 3-million range serial number. You'll notice that the digits are engraved in a "slash" style, distinctly different from the 6 that appears to be in your first scan. Maybe an unusual patination, like some strange "birthmarking"???

07-16-2004, 09:12 PM	#103
RussiaBoy Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Age: 35 Posts: 33	I thought that a possibility, but i dont think that if its patina it would be that distinct :confused:

08-07-2004, 01:23 PM	#105
ibaya Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Maryland, USA Age: 54 Posts: 200	I remember a grouping to a Cavalier of all Three Classes of the Order of Glory, the obverse features were pretty much obliterated because of the recipient's daily polishing. Must have been some pretty harsh polishing!

08-09-2004, 10:30 AM	#107
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Dannybou, It's genuine. Mint mark is fine and the serial number is done in the correct style. Alexei

12-08-2004, 09:38 PM	#110
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Eric, With all due respect, this is not a rotating-tool. Janna, I believe this serial number is genuine and done in a style that I have seen for this type before. Alexei

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