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Last updated: 06/22/11

ORDERS

  1. ORDER OF NAKHIMOV - 2nd CLASS Instituted on March, 3 1944. Awarded only to Naval Officers, the Order of Nakhimov - 2nd Class was Awarded for a successfully accomplished mission displaying personal bravery with caused the destruction of enemy ships and valuable enemy objectives. It was named for Russian Admiral Pavel Nakhimov, who defended Sevastopol in 1854-1855. AWARDED ONLY 469 TIMES (Rarity Rating of R4), the Order of Nakhimov - 2nd Class is EXTREMELY RARE. This Order is made in three pieces of SOLID SILVER and Red Enamel. This Order is in EXCELLENT++ CONDITION, and has an EXTREMELY LOW SERIAL # OF 190. Since there are fakes of this medal in circulation, you will receive a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Paul McDaniel, author of "The Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals" with this Order.PRICE SOLD [pic]   [pic2]

  2. ORDER OF SUVOROV - 2nd CLASS, TYPE 2 Instituted on July, 29 1942. Awarded only to Officers, the Order of Suvorov - 2nd Class was Awarded for the breakthrough of an enemy defensive belt; development of the breakthrough and subsequent, relentless pursuit; encirclement; and destruction of the enemy. It was named after the Russian General Alexander Suvorov, one of the only Generals in history never to lose a battle. With ONLY 2,186 INDIVIDUALS AWARDED, the Order of Suvorov - 2nd Class is VERY RARE (Rarity Rating of R3). This Order is in NEAR MINT CONDITION, and is made of SOLID GOLD, SILVER and Red Enamel. This Order has a SERIAL # OF 2174, and was AWARDED IN JUNE OF 1945. Since there are fakes of this medal in circulation, you will receive a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Paul McDaniel, author of "The Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals" with this Order.PRICE SOLD [pic]   [pic2]

  3. ORDER OF BOGDAN KHMELNITSKY - 3rd CLASS WITH ORDER BOOK. Instituted on October 10, 1943, this Order was conceived by then Political General-Lieutenant Nikita Khrushchev. Named for the famous Ukrainian leader, Bogdan Mikhailovich Khmelnitsky, this Award was given primarily to soldiers and partisans on the Ukrainian Front. The 3rd Class Order was Awarded to only 5,306 individuals and 216 units. The Order is made of SOLID SILVER in the shape of a ten-pointed star. Awarded to Kitanin Nikolai Stepanovich in 1945, the Order Book also lists a Red Star which is missing. The Order is in EXCELLENT CONDITION with a Serial # of 5439.PRICE SOLD [pic]

  4. ORDER OF GLORY - 1st CLASS Type 1. Instituted on November, 8 1943. Awarded to servicemen and lieutenants of the Soviet Army and Air Force who have previously received the 2nd and 3rd Class Order of Glory, for feats of valor and displays of courage in defence of the Soviet Union. Made of SOLID GOLD and red enamel. This Order has a LOW SERIAL # OF 1814, and features the lightly pebbled reverse that is found on the Early Orders. This Order is VERY RARE (Rarity Rating of R3), with only about 3800 Awarded. It is in EXCELLENT++ CONDITION, with a few "nicks" and "dings", as is common with anything made of something as soft as SOLID GOLD. Since there are fakes of this medal in circulation, you will receive a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Paul McDaniel, author of "The Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals" with this Order.PRICE SOLD [pic]   [pic2]

  5. ORDER OF LENIN, TYPE 4 , VARIATION 2, SCREWBACK. Instituted on April 6, 1930, the order is the highest award of the USSR. Many of the first awardees were heroes from the Russian Civil War and high-ranking military leaders. The Type 4 Order of Lenin was Awarded from June 11, 1936, to June 19, 1943. VERY RARE (Rarity Rating of R3), The Type 4 was AWARDED ONLY ABOUT 17,000 TIMES, and is made of an ounce of SOLID 23K GOLD while the center is made of PLATINUM. This Type 4, Variation 1 Order is in EXCELLENT++ CONDITION. This Order of Lenin has a LOW SERIAL # OF 9650, and was AWARDED IN SEPTEMBER OF 1942. The authenticity of this Order has been verified by Paul McDaniel, author of "The Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals".PRICE SOLD [pic]   [pic2]

  6. ORDER OF THE BADGE OF HONOR, SCREWBACK, 1936 VERSION TYPE 2, VARIATION 1. Instituted on November 25, 1935. Awarded for achievements in production, research, culture and social activities. Made of SOLID SILVER, with goldplating and enamel. What can I say about this piece. I had Paul McDaniel authenticate it since it is EXTREMELY RARE (Rarity Rating of R4), and few people have even seen one. Paul said that he has seen but five of these, and two of them are in Germany. He further states that it ranks at 98% as for Condition. You will receive the Certificate of Authenticity signed by Paul McDaniel, author of "The Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals" Free of Charge. The Serial # of this Rare Order is 3554. PRICE SOLD [pic]

  7. ORDER OF THE RED BANNER, 4th AWARD Type 3, Variation 4. Instituted on August 1, 1924. Awarded for Bravery and courage displayed in the defence of the Socialist Homeland. Made of Silver, goldplating and enamel. Subsequent Awarding of the Red Banner to a recipient were denoted with the number of Red Banners received located on a small shield at the bottom of the Order. VERY FEW PEOPLE RECEIVED MORE THAN TWO RED BANNERS. Paul McDaniel in his "Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals" says that only one of these Type 3 Red Banners with a "4" has been observed, and gives this Fourth Award Order a Rarity Rating of R4!!! This Order is in NEAR MINT CONDITION, with a LOW SERIAL # OF 1658. PRICE SOLD [pic]

  8. ORDER OF THE PATRIOTIC WAR - 1st CLASS - TYPE 1, VARIATION 3, FULLY RESEARCHED 1943 ISSUE. Instituted on May 20, 1942. Awarded both to officers and men of the Soviet Army and Navy for personal bravery and courage. MADE OF ALMOST 1/3 OUNCE OF SOLID GOLD, with Silver, and red and white enamel. This Order has been researched at the Russian Defense Ministry Archives, and comes with the following documents: Information Card from the Archives containing much information about the recipient (Senior Lieutenant Vasily Nikolaevich Leshin) ; A copy of the Award Sheet containing much information about the recipient's war record including his other award (Order of Red Star); and copies of the Order Cards telling the disposition of the awards. All of the above documents bear the Official stamps of the Archive. In addition, the following documents are included: an English translation of the the Information Card and Award Sheet; a copy of a Russian map showing where the recipient was born; a copy of the history of the Rifle Division to which the recipient belonged; and a copy of a map of the Western Front, showing the disposition of the Red Army and German Army at the time of the recipients death. Yes, that right, this Order was awarded posthumously. The U.S. Army Captain that translated these documents states "Another form from the archives states that the medal was presented to his mother, curiously enough, a lieutenant. I have translated nearly 300 award citations and this is the only posthumous award citation I have encountered." This Order is in Exc.++ condition with a S/N of 10681, and is truly the most fully researched Award that I have ever seen. PRICE SOLD [pic]

  9. ORDER OF THE OCTOBER REVOLUTION. ILLUSTRATED IN A MAJOR SOVIET MILITARIA REFERENCE BOOK This Variation 2 Order of the October Revolution is illustrated on page 63 of "The Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals" by McDaniel and Schmitt, and is described as the highest serial # observed. Instituted on October 31, 1967, the order was established to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Revolution. It is the second highest order after the Order of Lenin. MADE OF AN OUNCE OF SOLID SILVER, gold-plating, and red enamel. MINT cond., S/N is 109476. PRICE SOLD [pic]

  10. ORDER OF THE PATRIOTIC WAR - 1st CLASS - TYPE 2, VARIATION 1, RESEARCHED AND ILLUSTRATED IN A MAJOR SOVIET MILITARIA REFERENCE BOOK WW II ISSUE. This Order of the Patriotic War is illustrated on page 136 of "The Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals" by McDaniel and Schmitt. Instituted on May 20, 1942. Awarded both to officers and men of the Soviet Army and Navy for personal bravery and courage. MADE OF ALMOST 1/3 OUNCE OF SOLID GOLD, Silver, and red enamel. MINT cond., S/N is 133644. This Order has been researched at the Russian Defense Ministry Archives, and comes with the following documents: Information Card containing much information about the recipient (Guards Lt. Col. Ivan Petrovich Danilenko) including all his awards (Order of Patriotic War 1st Class, Order of Red Star, and 3 Orders of Red Banner); Award Sheet containing much information about the recipients war record; Archive Certificate dated and signed by the Archive Director stating that this Order of the Patriotic War was researched and the results of the research; a document stating that this person also received a couple other orders and medals; an English translation of the the Information Card and Award Sheet. PRICE SOLD [pic]

  11. ORDER OF THE PATRIOTIC WAR - 2nd CLASS - TYPE 1, VARIATION 3. WW II Issue, AWARDED IN 1943. Instituted on May 20, 1942. Awarded both to officers and men of the Soviet Army and Navy for personal bravery and courage. This early version of this order has a small rectangular suspension, and was only made from mid-1942 until June 19, 1943. Made of silver and enamel, and has a SOLID GOLD HAMMER AND SICKLE. It is in Excellent overall condition. S/N is 21301. PRICE SOLD [pic]

  12. ORDER OF THE PATRIOTIC WAR - 2nd CLASS - TYPE 2, ILLUSTRATED IN A MAJOR SOVIET MILITARIA REFERENCE BOOK WW II Issue, Awarded in December of 1944. This Order of the Patriotic War is illustrated on page 143 of "The Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals" by McDaniel and Schmitt. Instituted on May 20, 1942. Awarded both to officers and men of the Soviet Army and Navy for personal bravery and courage. Made of silver and enamel, and has a SOLID GOLD HAMMER AND SICKLE. Concave reverse variation. MINT cond. S/N is 253496. PRICE SOLD [pic]

  13. ORDER OF GLORY - 2nd CLASS, WITH RARE COMBAT SUSPENSION Type 2, Thin Variation. Instituted on November, 8 1943. Awarded to servicemen and lieutenants of the Soviet Army and Air Force who have already received the 3rd Class Order of Glory, for feats of Valor and displays of Courage in Defence of the Soviet Union. Made of SOLID SILVER, with goldplating and red enamel. I don't know what else to call this Rare type of suspenion. It is made of metal, and encloses the entire back of the ribbon except for a slot which allows the pin to be attached to the uniform. The front originally had a plastic covering, and there are still traces of this around the edges. There are still traces of Gold gilt on the back of this suspension indicating that all the metal parts were originally goldplated, but being worn in Combat, this is all but gone. This type of suspension is shown being worn by a Soviet Soldier on page 200 of The Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals. This Order is in EXCELLENT CONDITION, with an EXTREMELY LOW SERIAL # OF 2226!!! PRICE SOLD [pic] [pic2]

  14. ORDER OF GLORY - 3rd CLASS, WITH RARE COMBAT SUSPENSION Type 2, Variation 1. Instituted on November, 8 1943. Awarded to servicemen and lieutenants of the Soviet Army and Air Force for feats of valor and displays of courage in defence of the Soviet Union. Made of SOLID SILVER and red enamel. This Order features the same type of suspension as listed above (in fact, I obtained them from the same source, so they may have belonged to the same soldier). This Order is in EXCELLENT CONDITION, with an EXTREMELY LOW SERIAL # OF 19314. PRICE SOLD [pic] [pic2]

  15. ORDER OF THE RED STAR , RARE PRE-WAR ISSUE Type 2, Mondvor Reverse Version. Instituted on April 6, 1930. Awarded for outstanding achievements in the defence of the USSR both in time of war and peace, and for personal courage and valor in battle. Made of SOLID SILVER and beautiful red enamel. This early variation of the Red Star has a one-tier screwpost base which measures approximately 6mm in diameter. This Red Star has an EXTREMELY LOW SERIAL # 0F 2850, was AWARDED IN 1937, and is in MINT CONDITION!!! VERY, VERY RARE!!!PRICE SOLD [pic] [pic2

    MEDALS

  16. HERO OF THE SOVIET UNION GOLD STAR STAR MEDAL, FULLY RESEARCHED. Type 2, Variation 2. The Title of "Hero of Soviet Union" was the highest distinction awarded in the USSR. On August 1, 1939 the Gold Star Medal was established as a visible means to identify a "Hero of Soviet Union". Winning the Title of "Hero of the Soviet Union" was very difficult. When you read what this particular soldier did, you will agree that he fully deserves it. That's right, this Gold Star Medal has been fully researched at the Russian Archives, and comes with an English Translation of that research. The Hero Medal is made of SOLID GOLD in the shape of a five-pointed star. On the reverse of the medal is the words in Russian "Hero USSR". This Rare and Beautiful Medal has a LOW SERIAL # OF 5690, and is in EXCELLENT++ CONDITION, with a few "nicks" and "dings", as is common with anything made of something as soft as SOLID GOLD. This Medal is VERY RARE, with LESS THAN 12,000 ISSUED. Since there are MANY fakes of this medal in circulation, you will receive a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Paul McDaniel, author of "The Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals" with this Medal.PRICE SOLD [pic]   [pic2]

  17. HERO OF SOCIALIST LABOR GOLD HAMMER AND SICKLE MEDAL TYPE 2, VARIATION 2. The title of "Hero of Socialist Labor" was the highest labor distinction awarded in the USSR. On May 22, 1940 the Gold Hammer and Sickle Medal was established as a visible means to identify a "Hero of Socialist Labor". Many of the USSR's top weapons designers, aviation engineers, and industrialists were awarded the title, with Joseph Stalin being the first person awarded. The Hero Medal is made of SOLID GOLD in the shape of a five-pointed star. On the center of the obverse (front) of the medal is a hammer and sickle. On the reverse of the medal is the words in Russian "Hero of Socialist Labor". This Rare and Beautiful Medal has a VERY LOW SERIAL # OF 3607, and is in NEAR MINT CONDITION. PRICE SOLD [pic]

  18. MERITORIOUS TEST PILOT OF THE USSR MEDAL. Instituted on August 14, 1958. Awarded to the Soviet Union's Military Test Pilots, of whom Yuri Gagarin was one. This medal is made of GERMAN SILVER, and has a depiction of a jet above a wreath and CCCP (USSR). The first one I've had in three years of Collecting, and cannot be replaced at any price. NEAR MINT CONDITION AND VERY, VERY RARE. PRICE SOLD [pic]

  19. MERITORIOUS PILOT OF THE USSR MEDAL. Instituted on September 30, 1965. Awarded to the Soviet Union's Pilots. This medal is made of GERMAN SILVER, and has a depiction of a jet above a wreath and CCCP (USSR). The first one I've had in three years of Collecting, and cannot be replaced at any price. NEAR MINT CONDITION AND VERY, VERY RARE. PRICE SOLD [pic]

  20. MERITORIOUS TEST PARACHUTIST OF THE USSR MEDAL. Instituted on July 13, 1984. Awarded to the Soviet Union's Military Test Parchutists, a Very Dangerous job to say the least. This medal is made of GERMAN SILVER, and has a depiction of an open parachute with a jet in the background, above a wreath and CCCP (USSR). The first one I've had in three years of Collecting, and cannot be replaced at any price. NEAR MINT CONDITION AND VERY, VERY RARE. PRICE SOLD [pic]

  21. MERITORIOUS MILITARY NAVIGATOR OF THE USSR MEDAL. Instituted on January 26, 1965. Awarded to the Soviet Union's Military Navigators. This medal is made of GERMAN SILVER, and has a depiction of a jet above a wreath and CCCP (USSR). The first one I've had in three years of Collecting, and cannot be replaced at any price. NEAR MINT CONDITION AND VERY, VERY RARE. PRICE SOLD [pic]

  22. NAKHIMOV MEDAL - TYPE 1, VARIATION 2 WW2 ISSUE. Instituted on March 3, 1944. Awarded mainly to Enlisted Sailors, but also awarded to soldiers, petty officers, non-commissioned officers and warrant officers of the Navy and Naval Border Guards. This medal is made of Brass, and has a depiction of Admiral Nakhimov on the obverse (Front), while the reverse has a sailing ship and anchors on it. With ONLY 13,000 AWARDED, this is A VERY RARE MEDAL!!! Paul McDaniel in his book "The Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals" lists Serial #2456 as the lowest Serial # observed for a Variation 2 Nakhimov Medal (see page 228), so this medal with an EXTREMELY LOW SERIAL # OF 2411 is the new LOWEST SERIAL NUMBERED VARIATION 2 NAKHIMOV MEDAL OBSERVED!!! NEAR MINT CONDITION. PRICE SOLD [pic]

  23. MEDAL FOR COMBAT SERVICE Type 1, Variation 1. Very Early WW II issue. Instituted on October 17, 1938. Awarded for contribution to success in combat and enhancement of the combat readiness of military units. Made of SOLID SILVER. NEAR MINT CONDITION with just a couple "dings" on the edge of the medal from being worn. This Early Combat Service Medal is EXTREMELY RARE, and has an engraved Serial #, the correct small diameter copper screwpost, and the 18mm Mondvor marked screwplate. The Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals gives it a Rarity Rating of R4, indicating that it is Very Rare with less than 20 specimens available for sale since 1991. This is only the third one I've seen (we had the other two). It has an EXTREMELY LOW SERIAL # OF 16098, and is EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN ANY CONDITION!!! PRICE SOLD [pic]    [pic2]

  24. MEDAL FOR BRAVERY - TYPE 1, VAR. 1. Very Early WW2 Issue. Instituted on October 17, 1938. Awarded for displays of personal courage and valour in the defence of the socialist Homeland of the USSR, and in the execution of military duty involving a risk to life. Made of SOLID SILVER. NEAR MINT CONDITION with the original ribbon. This Early Bravery Medal is EXTREMELY RARE, and has an engraved Serial #, the correct small diameter copper screwpost, and the 18mm Mondvor marked screwplate. The Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals gives it a Rarity Rating of R4, indicating that it is Very Rare with less than 20 specimens available for sale since 1991. In addition, this book lists #26819 as being the highest Serial # observed, so this medal with a Serial # of 26835 is THE NEW HIGHEST SERIAL # OBSERVED TYPE 1, VAR. 1 BRAVERY MEDAL!!! This medal is EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN ANY CONDITION!!! PRICE SOLD [pic]    [pic2]

  25. MEDAL FOR BRAVERY - TYPE 1, VARIATION 1 PRE-WW2 ISSUE WITH SMALL RIBBON. Instituted on October 17, 1938. Awarded for displays of personal courage and valour in the defence of the socialist Homeland of the USSR, and in the execution of military duty involving a risk to life. Made of SOLID SILVER with nice original enamel and ribbon. This Pre-WW2 Bravery Medal has an ENGRAVED SERIAL # OF 3055, and was undoubtably awarded for action against the Japanese at Khalkin-Gol or the Finns during the the Russo-Finnish War in 1939 - 1940. Tell me where you can buy an earlier Bravery Medal like this, and I'll buy it.PRICE SOLD [pic]   [pic2]
  26. MEDAL FOR BRAVERY - TYPE 1, VAR. 2. WW2 Issue. Instituted on October 17, 1938. Awarded for displays of personal courage and valour in the defence of the socialist Homeland of the USSR, and in the execution of military duty involving a risk to life. Made of SOLID SILVER. The Type 1, Variation 2 Medal has a Latin "No" followed by the Serial Number. The highest known Serial # is 31,493, making this Serial # of 37511 THE NEW HIGHEST KNOWN SERIAL NUMBER FOR A TYPE 1, VAR. 2!!! NEAR MINT CONDITION, nice enamel and ribbon. PRICE SOLD [pic]   [pic2]

  27. MEDAL FOR DEFENCE OF KIEV - MINT MISTAKE Variation 2. This Rare Variation 2 Medal is the result of a mint worker placing the improper die in the minting press (see pg. 275 in The Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals). The reverse of the medal is actually the reverse of the Capture of Vienna Medal. As Paul McDaniel states, "It would be interesting to find out what, if any, punishment resulted from the mistake. While the normal Defense of Kiev Medal has a Rarity Rating of R2, this particular medal has a Rarity Rating of R3. VERY RARE! Made of brass. MINT CONDITION. PRICE SOLD [pic] [pic2]

  28. 20 ANNIVERSARY OF THE RED ARMY MEDAL, TYPE 1.Instituted on January 24, 1938, and Issued only in 1938. . Awarded to regular command personnel of the Army and Navy, servicemen who served more than 20 years and Civil War veterans. This medal has a GENUINE, EARLY, SERIAL #'d SUSPENSION, and is VERY RARE. ONLY 37,000 ISSUED!!! Made of Solid Silver and red enamel. Exc.++ cond. PRICE SOLD [pic]

    BADGES

  29. 5th Anniversary of the Cheka - GPU, 1917 - 1922 BADGE.According to Shawn Caza (noted expert on the KGB), this badge was issued by the GPU on the 5th Anniversary of the Cheka in 1922, and the only known serial number is 587. Well, I had one before that had the Award book and was awarded to a KGB General, so let's say there are atleast a handful of these that have survived. This badge is made of SOLID SILVER, has a large red enamelled "V" in the centre, and has "1917" at 11 o'clock and "1922" at the 1o'clock position. It is a screwback with multi-piece construction, oval in shape with a sword, hammer & sickle, and ribbon. This badge is in EXCELLENT++ CONDITION and was personally Awarded by Feliks Dzerzhinskii, founder of the Cheka (predecessor of the KGB), to the recipient in 1922. This is a RARE KGB SERVICE BADGE that most collectors will never even see, let alone own. This Badge has a HAND ENGRAVED SERIAL # OF 309.PRICE SOLD [pic]   [pic2]

  30. SOVIET DISTINGUISHED WORKER IN THE MVD BADGE - TYPE 2, VARIATION 2 This is a GENUINE Distinguished Worker of the MVD Badge that was the Highest Award to high ranking MVD Officers. This badge was introduced shortly after the NKVD became the MVD (March of 1946). This badge is intricately made, and features multi-piece construction. It is made of GERMAN SILVER with gold-plating, and features the beautiful enamel work that the Russians are famous for. It is maker marked (Moskovskii Menetnyi Dvor), and bears the Serial # of 14647. It is in EXCELLENT++ CONDITION. VERY RARE!PRICE SOLD [pic]

  31. SOVIET KGB ACADEMY DIPLOMA AND BADGE This is a GENUINE KGB Academy Diploma and Badge, as issued to a graduate of this Academy in 1977. VERY RARE, and both the Diploma and Badge are in Mint condition. PRICE SOLD [pic]

    ORDER AND MEDAL GROUPS

  32. A FAMOUS SOVIET KGB GENERAL'S GROUP. This is what I like to call "The Ultimate KGB Group". The owner of this Group was a Famous KGB General, a personal bodyguard of Feliks Dzerzhinskii, an author (Notes of an Old Chekist), prisoner (arrested in 1934 in connection with the murder of S. M. Kirov; Executed in 1937; Rehabilitated in 1954), movie subject (Adjutant His Excellency) in which the story was taken from the life of this person. The Group consists of the following: 5 Years of the Cheka/GPU Badge; The Statute Book and Award Book for the Badge, SIGNED BY DZERZHINSKII; 50 Years of the KGB Badge; The Award Book for the 50 Years of the KGB Badge; and a SOLID GOLD Watch Awarded for the 10th Anniversary of the RKKA (Red Army) in 1928. This man is buried in Moscow's Vagankovskom Cemetary. PRICE SOLD [pic]   [pic2]   [pic3]   [pic4]   [pic5]   [pic6]   [pic7]  

  33. A COMPLETE GROUP OF A HERO OF THE SOVIET UNION. A Hero of the Soviet Union was given five specific Awards and Documents, along with the Title of Hero of the Soviet Union. These items are as follows: A Gold Star Medal, made of SOLID GOLD; a large document from the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, contained in a hard-bound document holder; a small identification booklet containing a miniature version of the large document; an Order of Lenin made of SOLID GOLD AND PLATINUM; and finally, an Order Book listing the Gold Star Medal, the Order of Lenin, and any other Awards of the recipient. Most Hero Groups are not complete because one or more of the Awards or Documents are missing. This Group has all of the Awards and Documents, and also INCLUDES A RARE *SMALLER* VERSION OF THE ORDER OF THE PATRIOTIC WAR - 2nd CLASS!!! Awarded to Lieutenant Gregorii Ilyich Chernikov, Company Commander of the 609th Infantry Regiment, 139th Infantry Division on March 24, 1945. This Hero Group is not only fully Documented, but is also fully Researched at the Ministry of Defense in Moscow. In addition, this Complete Group has been authenticated by Paul McDaniel, author of "The Complete Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals", and comes with Certificates of Authenticity for every Award, every Document, and for the Group as a whole. Take a good look, as it is likely to be awhile before you see another Complete Hero Group like this one. PRICE SOLD [pic]   [pic2]   [pic3]   [pic4]   [pic5]   [pic6]  

  34. A SOVIET COLONEL'S OGPU/NKVD/NKGB/MGB/KGB GROUP A Nice (and RARE) Group of Badges and Documents Issued to Kondratev Anatolyi Petrovich who served in the State Security Forces of the USSR in the 1930's, 40's, and 50's. This man started out in the OGPU, moved to the NKVD when the OGPU became the NKVD, moved to the NKGB when the NKVD was split into the NKVD and NKGB, moved to the MGB when the NKVD became the MGB, and finally wound up in the newly formed KGB in 1954. This Group consists of the following: A GENUINE AND VERY RARE KGB ID BOOK; His Honored Chekist Badge, Serial #4105 with Award Document; His Communist Party ID Book (member since September of 1932) in an embossed Leather Cover; His 50 Years of the Communist Party Badge with Issue Document; His Uzbek Deputies Badge with Deputies ID Book; His Military ID Book, detailing his Service from November 12, 1930 as a soldier, his joining the OGPU in May of 1934, to his retirement from the KGB in 1956; and finally, his KGB Issued Pension Book. This is a beautiful Group of Awards that were Issued to a Colonel who served in the State Security Forces from Stalin to Khrushchev. PRICE SOLD [pic]   [pic2]   [pic3]   [pic4]   [pic5]

  35. ORDER FOR SERVICE TO THE HOMELAND IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE USSR - 2nd and 3rd CLASS Instituted on October 28, 1974. Awarded to servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Border Guards and Internal Forces for achievements in combat training and political education. Each Order is made of ALMOST 2 OUNCES OF SILVER and enamel. Awarded to Counter-Admiral Kuznetsov Oleg Alexeevich on February 16, 1982 and March 3, 1987. These Orders are RARE, with 69,576 Awarded the 3rd Class and ONLY 589 AWARDED THE 2nd CLASS!!!. The Serial Numbers are 56558 and 1146, and both Orders are in NEAR MINT CONDITION. PRICE SOLD [pic]   [pic2]

    UNIFORMS

  36. SOVIET ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET GORSHKOV'S SUMMER DRESS UNIFORM *EXTREMELY RARE* This is without a doubt, one of our greatest finds. Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union is the Naval equivalent of the Marshal of the Soviet Union. Admiral Gorshkov was the Minister of Defence of the USSR for nearly 30 years, and was known as the father of the modern Soviet Navy. He was the only Soviet Admiral to receive 7 Orders of Lenin, and they are the first seven ribbons displayed on his chest. He also was a Hero of the Soviet Union, and his wearers copy of his Gold Star Medal is also included with the uniform. Very few uniforms of Admiral Gorshkov are in private hands, with several being in the Central Army Museum in Moscow, and the Naval Museum in St. Petersburg. It is in MINT CONDITION, and includes the Tunic, Pants, and Visor Cap. PRICE SOLD [pic]   [pic2]   [pic3]

  37. SOVIET MARSHAL'S PARADE DRESS UNIFORM *RARE* Finally, a Complete Soviet Marshal's Parade Dress Uniform. It is in NEAR MINT CONDITION, and includes the Tunic, Pants, and Visor Cap. This uniform is VERY, VERY RARE. PRICE SOLD [pic]   [pic2]

  38. SOVIET KGB COLONEL-GENERAL'S PARADE DRESS UNIFORM *RARE* This Rare uniform belonged to a COLONEL-GENERAL (3 STARS) in the Soviet Navy. Included are: the Tunic, with Royal Blue piping and extensive bullion work around both the collar and sleeves; the pants, which have the heavy Royal Blue stripe found only on KGB General's pants; and the KGB General's Visor Cap with the Royal Blue hatband. This Uniform is in NEAR MINT CONDITION. PRICE SOLD [pic]   [pic2]

  39. SOVIET KGB BORDER GUARDS COLONEL-GENERAL'S SUMMER DRESS UNIFORM *RARE* This Rare uniform belonged to a COLONEL-GENERAL (3 STARS) in the Soviet Borders Guards, which was run by the KGB. Included are: the Tunic, with extensive bullion work around both the collar and sleeves; the pants, which have the heavy stripes that are only found General's pants; and the KGB General's Visor Cap. This Uniform is in NEAR MINT CONDITION. I don't have any photos of this uniform as yet, but hope to have some soon. PRICE SOLD [pic]   [pic2]

  40. SOVIET NAVAL INFANTRY COLONEL-GENERAL'S PARADE DRESS UNIFORM *RARE* This Rare uniform belonged to a COLONEL-GENERAL (3 STARS) in the Soviet KGB. Included are: the Tunic, with extensive bullion work around both the collar and sleeves; the pants, which have the heavy red stripe found only on General's pants; and the White Navy Admiral/General Visor Cap. This Uniform is in NEAR MINT CONDITION. PRICE SOLD [pic]   [pic2]

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