The Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals, McDaniel and Schmitt, 1997.
630 high-resolution close-up color photos of obverse and reverse of Soviet medals, orders and award documents plus some 50 black-and-white photos of recipients wearing their decorations. The book contains a trove of factual information and details including: award qualifications, all types and variations of mint marks, serial number styles and ranges, rivets, suspension devices, etc.
Of utmost importance to collectors, the authors also explain in great detail how to detect fakes. We highly recommend this book as a tremendous value and indispensable resource for any collector of Soviet awards.
The copy we are currently offering is brand new, in mint condition.
If you collect Soviet medals, rest assured that the depth and reliability of the information contained in this volume will pay for itself many times over.
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