https://soviet-awards.com/forum/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:35:20 +0000 MyBB https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Merry-Christmas Mon, 25 Dec 2023 12:06:09 +0000 desantnik]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Merry-Christmas https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Thanksgiving Thu, 23 Nov 2023 17:42:25 +0000 desantnik]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Thanksgiving https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Looking-Back-and-Looking-Forward Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:36:29 +0000 Tommy]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Looking-Back-and-Looking-Forward
What have you done this year in collecting that you're proud of? Finally bought and researched that Nevsky that you've been after for so long?

Have you learned anything new? Never buy awards whilst operating heavy machinery it may result in loss of limbs

Any plans on how to make next year a good one for your collection? Remembering to avoid wearing your awards in the bath again. However much you wish you were, you're not a Submariner!



For me, I only started collecting in April 2012 and it's been a helluva ride.

The thing i'm most proud of is a hard one for me, as this year as every new award has been a new experience. But i'd say i'm proudest of my Red Banner of Labour collection. Now only missing Screwbacks and an Type 3 with the mint mark at the top! The screwbacks may have to wait a while! :chuckle

The most important thing i've learnt this year is " You can never read enough" I havent read as fast as have this year since Harry Potter came out :laff and also "Clear, High resolution photos of the front and back of the piece! Suspension is not needed!"

And what does next year hold? By this time next year, i hope to have a Red Banner and a Order for Service to the Motherland 3rd class. Not the highest of hopes ever, but i like to set realistic dreams so i can't be dissapointed! :o

Forgive the self indulgence!

What are your guys thoughts?]]>
What have you done this year in collecting that you're proud of? Finally bought and researched that Nevsky that you've been after for so long?

Have you learned anything new? Never buy awards whilst operating heavy machinery it may result in loss of limbs

Any plans on how to make next year a good one for your collection? Remembering to avoid wearing your awards in the bath again. However much you wish you were, you're not a Submariner!



For me, I only started collecting in April 2012 and it's been a helluva ride.

The thing i'm most proud of is a hard one for me, as this year as every new award has been a new experience. But i'd say i'm proudest of my Red Banner of Labour collection. Now only missing Screwbacks and an Type 3 with the mint mark at the top! The screwbacks may have to wait a while! :chuckle

The most important thing i've learnt this year is " You can never read enough" I havent read as fast as have this year since Harry Potter came out :laff and also "Clear, High resolution photos of the front and back of the piece! Suspension is not needed!"

And what does next year hold? By this time next year, i hope to have a Red Banner and a Order for Service to the Motherland 3rd class. Not the highest of hopes ever, but i like to set realistic dreams so i can't be dissapointed! :o

Forgive the self indulgence!

What are your guys thoughts?]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Podvignaroda-website Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:46:34 +0000 RedMaestro2]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Podvignaroda-website ...generally...), I ran into a technical problem with one record relating to a group in my collection. None of the documents would load; it seems the files were not linked properly. Any suggestions about what to do about this?

The record is:

фонд 33
опись 690155
единица хранения 311
номер записи в базе данных: 30770706

Thanks,

Alex]]> ...generally...), I ran into a technical problem with one record relating to a group in my collection. None of the documents would load; it seems the files were not linked properly. Any suggestions about what to do about this?

The record is:

фонд 33
опись 690155
единица хранения 311
номер записи в базе данных: 30770706

Thanks,

Alex]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-eBay-Selling-Buying-and-Issues Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:31:57 +0000 Auke]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-eBay-Selling-Buying-and-Issues
When I received the groups, all booklet entries (names, award serial numbers, signatures) turned out to be fake.

Looking back, I suspect the seller knew this, since he didn't show pictures of the signature and name pages of the booklets, it didn't take a microscope to come to the conclusion that the entries are fake, and he stated in every auction:
"The award document is in fair condition, but I am not an expert on documents so dont know if this is 100 % original. It is my opinion that the document is original, as I dont see any evident signs of forgery."
and
"if in the description it is specified that the transaction is considered finished from the moment of payment, or is specified that I cannot to guarantee originality of the goods (or its certain part) and the buyer himself decides to make purchase or not - no claims and returns will be accepted."

So, nothing to do about it. It's the first time I've been burned in four years. Lesson learned and one less seller to trust. When I look at his feedback profile, I can see that he has sold more similar groups with fake documents in the past, and he will probably continue to do so. Unfortunately there's no way to warn his future customers.

The seller is xoxol5 (Alexander Tomylo) from Ukraine. I should add that I'm not 100% sure he knew the booklets were fake and that he technically didn't do anything wrong (it's not forbidden to sell fakes and he had a disclaimer); I just want to warn everybody and advise them to take a very good look at the documents he sells. Don't trust feedback, only trust your own experience and that of objective experts (for example those here on the forum).]]>
When I received the groups, all booklet entries (names, award serial numbers, signatures) turned out to be fake.

Looking back, I suspect the seller knew this, since he didn't show pictures of the signature and name pages of the booklets, it didn't take a microscope to come to the conclusion that the entries are fake, and he stated in every auction:
"The award document is in fair condition, but I am not an expert on documents so dont know if this is 100 % original. It is my opinion that the document is original, as I dont see any evident signs of forgery."
and
"if in the description it is specified that the transaction is considered finished from the moment of payment, or is specified that I cannot to guarantee originality of the goods (or its certain part) and the buyer himself decides to make purchase or not - no claims and returns will be accepted."

So, nothing to do about it. It's the first time I've been burned in four years. Lesson learned and one less seller to trust. When I look at his feedback profile, I can see that he has sold more similar groups with fake documents in the past, and he will probably continue to do so. Unfortunately there's no way to warn his future customers.

The seller is xoxol5 (Alexander Tomylo) from Ukraine. I should add that I'm not 100% sure he knew the booklets were fake and that he technically didn't do anything wrong (it's not forbidden to sell fakes and he had a disclaimer); I just want to warn everybody and advise them to take a very good look at the documents he sells. Don't trust feedback, only trust your own experience and that of objective experts (for example those here on the forum).]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Forum-Members-Awards-And-Decorations Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:25:36 +0000 Jeffrey Meffert]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Forum-Members-Awards-And-Decorations
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Any help would be appreciated.

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Any help would be appreciated.

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  stalin3.jpg (Size: 27.63 KB / Downloads: 1) ]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Ok-the-enamel-is-fake-but-what-is-it Sun, 26 Oct 2003 16:20:28 +0000 tashkentski]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Ok-the-enamel-is-fake-but-what-is-it I bought it in Tashkent for 800 soums, less than a $
The reverse indicates a two piece construction.
maybe the enamel was chipped and a poor attempt by the wearer to repair it (definitely not by the seller as it would cost him more than a $)
Dated 1945. Gentlemen your thoughts......

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  scan0007.jpg (Size: 10.78 KB / Downloads: 5) ]]> I bought it in Tashkent for 800 soums, less than a $
The reverse indicates a two piece construction.
maybe the enamel was chipped and a poor attempt by the wearer to repair it (definitely not by the seller as it would cost him more than a $)
Dated 1945. Gentlemen your thoughts......

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  scan0007.jpg (Size: 10.78 KB / Downloads: 5) ]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Visiting-And-Shopping-Inside-And-Outside-The-Former-Soviet-Union Sun, 26 Oct 2003 00:27:03 +0000 Esteban_cool]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Visiting-And-Shopping-Inside-And-Outside-The-Former-Soviet-Union My dad is now at Gdansk for work reasons. As a good-behaving and uninterested son that am I...
Is in that city a place where he can find soviet(or bulgarian, or DDR, or mongolian, or any other of "those" countries)militaria so he can bring me some stuff from his trip?

Regards from my f***ing city,
Esteban]]> My dad is now at Gdansk for work reasons. As a good-behaving and uninterested son that am I...
Is in that city a place where he can find soviet(or bulgarian, or DDR, or mongolian, or any other of "those" countries)militaria so he can bring me some stuff from his trip?

Regards from my f***ing city,
Esteban]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Israeli-Awards-For-Former-Soviet-Veterans Mon, 28 Apr 2003 17:36:48 +0000 Tal Inbar]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Israeli-Awards-For-Former-Soviet-Veterans
The document's cover reads:

STATE OF ISRAEL

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This ribbon is special – it is the only Israeli ribbon that has been converted to a medal. No other ribbon in the IDF or state of Israel has a medal also, except the three decorations of the IDF, and the police decorations.

If someone got a group of a Jewish veteran, it is not complete without this medal.
BTW, the medal is very hard to get, and not available in stores, only the MOD issued those. But the ribbon is R2 or so, and could be easily obtained. Remember that many veterans awarded with the ribbon only, since the medal was introduced in 2000, and the ribbon in 1967.

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The document's cover reads:

STATE OF ISRAEL

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This ribbon is special – it is the only Israeli ribbon that has been converted to a medal. No other ribbon in the IDF or state of Israel has a medal also, except the three decorations of the IDF, and the police decorations.

If someone got a group of a Jewish veteran, it is not complete without this medal.
BTW, the medal is very hard to get, and not available in stores, only the MOD issued those. But the ribbon is R2 or so, and could be easily obtained. Remember that many veterans awarded with the ribbon only, since the medal was introduced in 2000, and the ribbon in 1967.

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  b.jpg (Size: 15.75 KB / Downloads: 2) ]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Hi-Everyone Thu, 17 Apr 2003 05:25:18 +0000 ericlida]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Hi-Everyone This is my first visit to the Forum. I am new. I would like to say Hi to everybody. My name is Arkady (I go by Eric).]]> This is my first visit to the Forum. I am new. I would like to say Hi to everybody. My name is Arkady (I go by Eric).]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Do-you-accumulate Sat, 12 Apr 2003 22:13:29 +0000 HuliganRS]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Do-you-accumulate
I have a few Red Stars and OG3's...

Rusty.

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I have a few Red Stars and OG3's...

Rusty.

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Watch out, there is a new (?) kind of fraud. This is an email I got today:

"Dear Ebay Member,
Recently we attempted to authorize payment from your credit card we have on file for you, but it was declined.
For security purposes, our system automatically removes credit card information from an account when there
is a problem or the card expires.
Please resubmit the credit card, and provide us with new and complete information.
To resubmit credit card information via our secure server, click the following link,
login to your account and resubmit your information:
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"

The link is dead, and the reply I sent to the email was also dead, and of course I don't have credit card info on EBAY.

Watch out!!!!


Tal

Keep this adress in your links library, and I suggest to read it:

http://www1.ifccfbi.gov/index.asp

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Watch out, there is a new (?) kind of fraud. This is an email I got today:

"Dear Ebay Member,
Recently we attempted to authorize payment from your credit card we have on file for you, but it was declined.
For security purposes, our system automatically removes credit card information from an account when there
is a problem or the card expires.
Please resubmit the credit card, and provide us with new and complete information.
To resubmit credit card information via our secure server, click the following link,
login to your account and resubmit your information:
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"

The link is dead, and the reply I sent to the email was also dead, and of course I don't have credit card info on EBAY.

Watch out!!!!


Tal

Keep this adress in your links library, and I suggest to read it:

http://www1.ifccfbi.gov/index.asp

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This medal was established in 1968 in honour of Astronaut Yu. A. Gagarin, who performed the first space flight by man on the 12th of April, 1961.

He lost his life on 27th March 1968, in a tragic aircraft accident while carrying out a training flight. The medal may be awarded annually to the astronaut who, in the previous year, has made the greatest achievement in Man's conquest of Space. Exceptionally, 2 medals may be awarded.

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This medal was established in 1968 in honour of Astronaut Yu. A. Gagarin, who performed the first space flight by man on the 12th of April, 1961.

He lost his life on 27th March 1968, in a tragic aircraft accident while carrying out a training flight. The medal may be awarded annually to the astronaut who, in the previous year, has made the greatest achievement in Man's conquest of Space. Exceptionally, 2 medals may be awarded.

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