Patriotic War II,0448406,Scout,215th Rifle Regiment,179th Rifle Division,Wounds 1945

[CtahhR]

Here is the long fabled "naked" Order "Patriotic War" II 448406 in the collection. As you can see the star is now gone apart from a few traces where someone once replaced it?

[marsino]

Wow, no enamel on the tips.

[CtahhR]

I'm sure some money hungry dealer could say that it was "combat damaged" but it is very strange that only the star's rays are missing.

The question is;

Replace, leave alone or "colour in" with a felt tipped pen (a red one)?

[marsino]

Originally Posted by CtahhR

The question is;

Replace, leave alone or "colour in" with a felt tipped pen (a red one)?

CtahhR, I don't touch.

[Jeffrey Meffert]

Interesting way to abuse an order...and by the way, has the H&S been replaced with copper?

[medals73]

The condition is part of the history of this poor thing. I'd not destroy the history by "fixing" it (much as one might "fix" their dog?). To "fix" it would be a desecration and act of studied disrespect.

Just my two tugriks worth.

[marsino]

Originally Posted by Jeffrey Meffert

and by the way, has the H&S been replaced with copper?

No, from what I see is definitely gold.

[Auke]

Photoshop's Magic Wand Tool is also very useful for cutting out certain parts of a picture (such as a signature). If the contrast with the background is high enough, all you have to do is choose a modest Tolerance, et voila...

[CtahhR]

Now I have a photograph of the recipient to add to the display.