Patriotic War. - Page 26

Auke · 11-12-2008, 05:57 PM

Your OPW is a 2nd Class. :) There simply is some slightly gold-colored corrosion, but the reverse is definately not gilded and the serial number is way too high for a 1st Class.

Riley1965 · 11-12-2008, 06:03 PM

Thanks Auke!!! I should have noticed the lack of gilding on the reverse and paid more attention to the serial number.:o
I need to get my eyes checked.

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***desantnik*** · 11-12-2008, 11:41 PM

The document has a most interesting Soviet-feminist, hyphenated last name. I don't remember seeing anything like that before.

Riley1965 · 11-13-2008, 07:23 AM

Hello Paul,
I noticed that, too. Strange... I still feel like an IDIOT for missing the two glaring details. That's twice now!!

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ericlida · 11-13-2008, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desantnik

The document has a most interesting Soviet-feminist, hyphenated last name. I don't remember seeing anything like that before.

It is possible. Some women after the marrige would like to keep their maden name. However, the husband wants her to have his last name.
In some families they find a solution - the wife keeps both names (hyphenated). I knew few.:D
Eric

***desantnik*** · 11-13-2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericlida

It is possible. Some women after the marrige would like to keep their maden name. However, the husband wants her to have his last name.
In some families they find a solution - the wife keeps both names (hyphenated). I knew few.:D
Eric

I'm aware the practice is widespread - I meant I don't remember seeing this on a Soviet award document.

Mark2o · 11-30-2008, 02:56 PM

Order of the Patriotic War is a T3, 2nd Class (SN5876254).

Auke · 12-16-2008, 12:09 PM

This is my newest OPW2 type 2, the 'Small' variation. According to Soviet-Screwbacks.com the Small OPW2s were produced in two batches in the Leningrad Mint:

~ 479,981 - ~ 482,172 (~ 2,191 pieces)
~ 580,008 - ~ 617,896 (~ 37,888 pieces, with ~ 13,789 Concaves in between)
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Total: ~ 26,290 pieces

The one below (#482,172) also has a nice brass hammer and sickle. Unfortunately the enamel on the lower two arms is replaced. On the third scan it is next to its bigger brother.

EricFG · 12-16-2008, 05:01 PM

That's interesting. I've never seen that variation before.
Thanks for the comparison.

BillT · 01-07-2009, 01:39 PM

I think these are wonderful. The detail and structure are amazing. I have two sets of the gold and silver.
Regards,

11-12-2008, 05:57 PM	#251
Auke Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 762	Re: This one bothers me... Your OPW is a 2nd Class. :) There simply is some slightly gold-colored corrosion, but the reverse is definately not gilded and the serial number is way too high for a 1st Class.

11-12-2008, 06:03 PM	#252
Riley1965 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 612	Re: This one bothers me... Thanks Auke!!! I should have noticed the lack of gilding on the reverse and paid more attention to the serial number.:o I need to get my eyes checked. :thumbsup:thumbsup Doc Last edited by Riley1965; 11-12-2008 at 06:08 PM.

11-12-2008, 11:41 PM	#253
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,340	Re: This one bothers me... The document has a most interesting Soviet-feminist, hyphenated last name. I don't remember seeing anything like that before.

11-13-2008, 07:23 AM	#254
Riley1965 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 612	Re: This one bothers me... Hello Paul, I noticed that, too. Strange... I still feel like an IDIOT for missing the two glaring details. That's twice now!! :thumbsup:thumbsup Doc

12-16-2008, 05:01 PM	#259
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Re: OPW2 type 2 - 'Small' variation That's interesting. I've never seen that variation before. Thanks for the comparison. __________________ "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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