GPW era cap stars?

EricFG · 03-29-2007, 02:06 PM

I think I need a couple to complete a display I have in mind. What are the distinguishing characteristics of WW2 era cap stars? How are they affixed to the cap? There's just two types; larger for officers and smaller for EM, correct? How difficult are these to find? Is it safe to assume there are fakes?
TIA.

Lapa · 03-29-2007, 02:17 PM

Eric,

Which ones are you talking about: combat or service/parade?

Marc

EricFG · 03-29-2007, 03:05 PM

Golly, I'm not sure Marc. :(
The star itself, not the star with the wreath I guess. :confused:
Is there anyplace where I can see the cap stars so I can get an idea of what I want?

Lapa · 03-30-2007, 03:30 AM

Eric,

Combat: painted/enamelled with green paint
Service/Parade: red enamel or paint

Marc

EricFG · 03-30-2007, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lapa

Combat: painted/enamelled with green paint
Service/Parade: red enamel or paint

Oh right, of course! I knew that. :)
Let's try and focus on the service/parade stars for the moment please.
What are the basics of those?

Lapa · 03-30-2007, 04:37 AM

Eric,

From memory (sorry :) ) for the war years:
. with separate H&S: 4 different sizes (Budenevka, Cap, pilotka and bezkozerka)
. H&S struck with the star: made of different metals (brass, copper/brass-clad iron), enameled or painted, each in 3 different sizes

Marc

RichieC · 03-30-2007, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricFG

Oh right, of course! I knew that. :)
Let's try and focus on the service/parade stars for the moment please.
What are the basics of those?

What type of display or what type of caps do you require the stars for? These are not for sale, but I am able to provide basic information about almost any one you wish to know about.

Jeffrey Meffert · 03-30-2007, 10:34 AM

:thumbsup Sweet collection of stars.

Lapa · 03-30-2007, 11:05 AM

Waooo Richie, that's a nice set you got there.

Could you please post an individual scan of the third star in the top row on the first picture you posted) and a description of what it is.
Thank you,

Marc

EricFG · 03-30-2007, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichieC

What type of display or what type of caps do you require the stars for? These are not for sale, but I am able to provide basic information about almost any one you wish to know about.

Wow Richie, now *thats* a collection. Obviously you're the man I can get some good info from.
The display I have is here: http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/62596-post459.html And alls I want is a couple era stars to add just a bit more spice. I don't have room for more than two or three.

03-29-2007, 02:06 PM	#1
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	GPW era cap stars? I think I need a couple to complete a display I have in mind. What are the distinguishing characteristics of WW2 era cap stars? How are they affixed to the cap? There's just two types; larger for officers and smaller for EM, correct? How difficult are these to find? Is it safe to assume there are fakes? TIA. __________________ "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.'

03-29-2007, 03:05 PM	#3
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Duh..... Golly, I'm not sure Marc. :( The star itself, not the star with the wreath I guess. :confused: Is there anyplace where I can see the cap stars so I can get an idea of what I want? __________________ "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.'

03-30-2007, 10:34 AM	#8
Jeffrey Meffert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Age: 68 Posts: 640	Nice :thumbsup Sweet collection of stars.

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03-29-2007, 02:17 PM	#2
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Eric, Which ones are you talking about: combat or service/parade? Marc

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Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Eric, Combat: painted/enamelled with green paint Service/Parade: red enamel or paint Marc

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Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Eric, From memory (sorry :) ) for the war years: . with separate H&S: 4 different sizes (Budenevka, Cap, pilotka and bezkozerka) . H&S struck with the star: made of different metals (brass, copper/brass-clad iron), enameled or painted, each in 3 different sizes Marc

03-30-2007, 11:05 AM	#9
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Waooo Richie, that's a nice set you got there. Could you please post an individual scan of the third star in the top row on the first picture you posted) and a description of what it is. Thank you, Marc

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