Fake Orders for Service to the Motherland

[USSR]

Hi all,

Any suggestions about this order?

Thnx!

[MarvWe]

Well for me the edges of the wing's reverse look a little strange, but I am not sure wether that's normal.

[USSR]

Yes, I noticed. But according to Marc such a variation does exist. (Post 69)

http://soviet-awards.com/forum/sovie...html#post85890

[Pravda]

Greetings all,

I just purchased this example. I would like to get your opinions. There is a small amount of paint missing at the top of the left rocket.

Cheers,
Will

[USSR]

Anybody seen this before? The order looks original but what about the engraving on the nut and the reverse of the order?

[Tretov]

Originally Posted by USSR

Anybody seen this before? The order looks original but what about the engraving on the nut and the reverse of the order?

I believe it says "copy". I have not seen anything like this though.

[USSR]

Originally Posted by Tretov

I believe it says "copy". I have not seen anything like this though.

Thanks Tretov!

I read "copy" as well but what about the order itself? It looks authentic. But if this is so, why would anybody engrave it with "copy"?

[Tretov]

Originally Posted by USSR

Thanks Tretov!

I read "copy" as well but what about the order itself? It looks authentic. But if this is so, why would anybody engrave it with "copy"?

Because it is a copy that is so well made that it could fool someone.
Maybe it is made from non-precious metals or just a try-out from the mint.
I can't see any reason someone would engrave "copy" onto an original, unless someone believed it to be a copy but it ain't.

[USSR]

Thanks again! In that case I think the most logical explanation is that the mint produced it either as try out (as you said) or for use in a movie, theater etc or for display in a museum or something.