Fake honored radio operator?

deValcourt · 02-27-2010, 03:01 PM

I'm sure there is another thread about these already, but I can't seem to locate it and I'm running out of play time.;) Something about this is bothering me. The "newness" is acceptable to me, but the color and texture of the metal on the obverse (especially on the laurel wreath and stippled center) just give me a funny vibe. The MMD mint mark looks okay too, but I could only zoom in on the picture from the site so it isn't very clear.

Any thoughts would be appreciated. [Simon, here's a good one for our new badge moderator.:D]

Phillip

Nota Bene · 03-03-2010, 01:44 PM

I am not an expert in them, but looks like a late issue to me. :confused:

Alexei

deValcourt · 03-03-2010, 10:39 PM

Thanks Alexei. By "late issue" I think you mean from the MMD, but not from the early Stalinist era - or is it "late" as in post-Soviet?:)

Phillip

Nota Bene · 03-05-2010, 01:01 PM

Phillip,

I believe this badge was discontinued only when they discontinued the country, so it looks like a genuine issue to me from a late Soviet period.

Alexei

marsino · 05-13-2011, 10:20 AM

I wanted to show you this probably copy.
Do you think I'm right?

Lapa · 05-13-2011, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marsino

I wanted to show you this probably copy.
Do you think I'm right?

Yes you are :thumbsup

Marc

EricFG · 05-13-2011, 08:16 PM

The fake patina on the reverse and especially the screwnut are obviously bad, right?

03-03-2010, 01:44 PM	#2
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Re: Fake honored radio operator? I am not an expert in them, but looks like a late issue to me. :confused: Alexei

03-03-2010, 10:39 PM	#3
deValcourt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cajun Country Age: 56 Posts: 1,565	Re: Fake honored radio operator? Thanks Alexei. By "late issue" I think you mean from the MMD, but not from the early Stalinist era - or is it "late" as in post-Soviet?:) Phillip __________________ Phillip

03-05-2010, 01:01 PM	#4
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Re: Fake honored radio operator? Phillip, I believe this badge was discontinued only when they discontinued the country, so it looks like a genuine issue to me from a late Soviet period. Alexei

05-13-2011, 08:16 PM	#7
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Re: Fake honored radio operator? The fake patina on the reverse and especially the screwnut are obviously bad, right? __________________ "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.'

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