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Russian Empire, M 1881/1909 Dragoon Officer Shashka, 1909-1917. The blade is
beautifully etched with imperial double-headed eagle, Nicholas II cypher, and
Zlatoust factory mark. Good condition.
Coffee Set of 8: 4 pairs of Porcelain Cups & Saucers, in cobalt blue w. 22K gold leaf embellishments, by LFZ, 1960s. VG/EXC condition
Badge of Distinction of the Military Order of St. George, 3rd cl., #6128, Early
"Turkish War" Type issued for the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905. The
recipient, a sr. warrant officer of the 12th Siberian Rifles, later received a St.
George 2nd cl. for the same conflict. A very rare piece in VF condition.
Red Army Corps Commander Albert Lapin, AF, Special Red Banner Far Eastern Army, 1935-36. Perished in Stalin's Purge in 1937. VG/EXC condition.
Large Portraits of Lenin and Stalin, Hand-Made Embroidery on Canvas in Celebration of the 21st Anniversary of October Revolution, 1938. One-of-a-kind piece in VG/EXC condition.
30th Anniversary of the October Revolution badge made in Soviet Estonia in 1947, a
scarce Russian-language version w. pin attachment. In superb condition.
Frunze Higher Naval School, Badge in Commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the First Post-WW2 Graduation Class, 1977 issue. A very uncommon and well-made piece probably issued exclusively to the graduates of 1947 and school's faculty. VF / EXC condition.
Brazil, Order of St. Paul the Apostle, Commander Cross, VF/EXC condition.
Italy, Order of the Crown of Italy, Commander Cross on modified original neck
ribbon.
UK, Order of St. John, miniature, in original fitted issue case, by R. Gaunt, maker
marked. VF condition.
Medal for Restoration of the Ferrous Metallurgy of the South, late 1940s - early 50s. Superb example on original suspension.
Cap Badge of an Officer of the Imperial Railroad Transportation Ministry, rare
"deluxe" version in glazed porcelain, c. 1890s - early 1900s. Well-made, maker-
marked piece in
VF / EXC condition.
Military Archival Photo of a Decorated Red Army Sr. Lt., Motor Transport Technician, 1948. EXC condition.
Leningrad Institute of Aviation Industry (LIAP), graduate badge, circa 1980s. EXC
condition.
Military Archival Photo of an AF Lieutenant in M35 Dress Uniform w. Early Badge of AF Technical School Graduate and Flight Personnel Sleeve Wings, c. late 1930s. VG/EXC condition.
Badge for the Liquidation of the Consequences of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station Catastrophe, late 1980s. An interesting issued example w. engraved serial number. EXC condition.
Soviet U-2 (PO-2) Biplanes on an Airfield w. Crews Next to Them, Readying for a Mission, c. late 1930s. EXC condition.
Three Red Army Officers in Greatcoats and Visor Hats, inscribed, dated 1939. F/G condition.
Lot of 2 Photos of Female Cadets and Graduates of Bataysk Civil Aviation School, signed and dated, 1939. VG condition.
Japan, Order of the Sacred Treasure 5th cl., in original fitted issue box. EXC
condition.
Japan, Order of the Sacred Treasure 4th cl., incl. lapel pin, in original fitted
issue box. EXC condition.
Red Army EM / NCO leather field belt with steel buckle, late 1930s - early 1940s.
XXL size (will fit up to 44") waist, superb condition - literally the best
we've handled in many years.
Pilotka Side Cap, dated 1941. A very rare well-preserved and nicely
marked example from the first year of the Patriotic War. Size 57 (US 7 1/8 /
Medium).
Japan, Order of the Golden Kite, 7th cl., incl. lapel pin, in original fitted issue
case, 1890-1947. EXC condition.
Excellent MVD Policeman badge, 1953-1962 issue. Excellent example with perfect
enamel and details of the state emblem. Original screw plate is included.
Three AF Enlisted Men, Possibly Aviation School Cadets, c. late 1930s - early 40s. EXC condition.
Soviet Aviators in an Airfield Next to Their Biplanes, c. late 1930s - early 40s. EXC condition.
Two AF Corporals, One w. Early Parachute Jump Badge, c. early 1940s. VG condition.
Red Army Acrobatics Exercise, c. late 1920s - early 30s. VG/EXC condition.
Large Award Document for Order of the Rising Sun 3rd class, in original issue tube.
VG/EXC condition.
Police Qualification Badge, 1st cl., smaller version introduced just before the
collapse of the USSR, 1990-94 issue. EXC condition.
Excellent Rifleman badge, late 1940s. Scarce early variation by MTkh w. characteristically "square" top portion and narrow shield. EXC condition.
Police Enlisted / NCO Qualification Badge, 2nd cl., 1972-74. Excellent condition.
Officer's Leather Map Case, larger size, c. mid- to late 1930s. Pre-war / early
WW2 model in high-quality leather w. detachable pencils / map tools insert. VG /
EXC condition.
Three Red Army Enlisted Soldiers Wearing Budyonovka Cloth Helmets and Paramilitary Excellency and Readiness Badges, c. late 1930s. F/G condition.
Female NCO and Male Military Firefighter During a Fire Drill, 1943-45. A stockade of Mosin-Nagant rifles w. bayonets in the background. VG/EXC condition.
Full Cavalier of the Order of Glory Sr. Sgt. Еvsey Rossikhin, inscribed photo portrait c. late 1970s - early 80s. EXC condition.
Three Soviet Army Servicemen, One NCO Wearing a Very Uncommon Double-Breasted Tunic, c. late 1940s - early 50s. VG/EXC condition.
Six Artillery Majors Wearing Medal Ribbon Bars, c. early 1950s. EXC condition.
Vatican, Military Order of Christ, Commander breast star. EXC condition.
Police Command Personnel Badge, by 1st State Jewelry Factory (formerly Eduard),
Petrograd, c. 1919. Exceptionally rare piece in hallmarked silver from the time of
the Red Terror. EXC condition; includes original hallmarked wing nut.
Large Tapestry w. Idealized View on the Kremlin and Moscow Cityscape, c. late 1940s - early 50s. VG/EXC condition.
M 1943 Infantry Lieutenant "Victory Parade" Mundir Tunic, 1943-46.
Includes WW2 5-sided shoulder boards. Medium / small size. An attractive uniform
in superb condition.
Wall Plate w. Photo Portrait of a Decorated Navy Officer in "Victory Parade" tunic, c. late 1940s. VG condition.
Silver Cigarette Case by the Moscow Jewelry Workshop KhAYuS (ХАЮС), w. Hand-Engraved Industrial Artwork in Early Constructivist Style, 1930-33. VG condition.
M 1932 Army Officer Leather Belt with 2-claw steel frame buckle, c. early 1940s. EXC condition, showing only minimal wear. Includes a nicely fitting post-war keeper loop.
Tokarev pistol holster w. cleaning rod, c. late 1930s - 1941 issue. In fine-quality smooth leather characteristic of early WW2 / pre-Patriotic War manufacture. EXC condition.
Tokarev SVT-40 Ammunition Pouch in reddish-brown leather, c. early 1940s. A
typical early-Patriotic War piece in superb condition.
Austria-Hungary, Wounded Medal, on Original One Wound Ribbon, dated 1918. By
Richard Placht, maker marked, VF condition.
Austria-Hungary, Karl Troops Cross, on Original Ribbon, 1916-18. VF condition.
Austria-Hungary, Wounded Medal, on Original Invalid Ribbon, dated 1918. By Richard
Placht, maker marked. The medallion is in excellent condition; the ribbon shows
wear and repair.
Austria-Hungary, Karl Troops Cross, on Original Ribbon, 1916-18. Maker marked, EXC
condition.
Medal for the Pacification of Polish Rebellion, 1863-1864, relatively scarce dark
bronze version for non-combatants, w. original period ribbon and jump ring.
Superb example, the best we've had in many years and practically impossible to
upgrade.
Medal for Irreproachable Service in KGB, 2nd cl. (for 15 years of service).
Near Mint condition - literally impossible to upgrade.
Ukrainian SBU State Security Visor Hat, dated 2008. Size 58 (Large). Near-mint unissued condition.
Poland, Badge for the 125th Anniversary of the H. Cegielski Metal Industry Complex (mostly known as railway locomotive factory) in Poznan (HCP), 1971. EXC condition.
Bulgaria, Air Force Pilot Badge, pre-WW2 Boris III Period. EXC condition.
Badge of the Third Sports Games of the Lenin District, Latvian SSR, 1968. Nicely made early piece in brass and enamels. EXC condition.
Badge for the 30th Anniversary of the "Liberation" of the Saldus District
(Courland, Latvia) by the Red Army, 1975. EXC condition.
Gymnast Girl, Large 13" Statuette in Silumin, c. 1970s-80s. VG condition.
Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Commander set, post-2001, incl. neck badge
w. ribbon, miniature, and lapel pin. Also includes pre-2001 miniature. In original
fitted issue case. EXC condition.
25th Anniversary of the Fishing Farm Bolseviks ("Bolshevik"), Latvian SSR,
Commemorative Badge, 1971. EXC condition.
Badge of a Trade Union Committee Member of the Sarkanais Metalurgs ("Red
Metallurgist") Plant in 1980-81, Liepaja, Latvian SSR. EXC condition.
Sarkanais Metalurgs ("Red Metallurgist") Plant Centenary Badge, Liepaja, Latvian SSR, 1982. Nicely made piece in EXC condition.
Latvian Plowman Competition Participant's Badge, circa 1970s-80s. EXC condition.
Ushanka Winter Fur Hat for Navy Enlisted Sailor, dated 1985. Nicely Marked
and comes w. attached original manufacturer's tag and tin seal. Size 58 (US
size 7 ¼). Unused near mint condition.
Japan, Order of the Sacred Treasure 6th cl., incl. lapel pin, in original fitted
issue case. EXC condition.
Peru, Order of Aeronautical Merit, Commander Cross in Sterling silver.
Missing suspension ribbon, otherwise EXC condition.
Badge in Commemoration of the Centennial Latvian Song Festival, 1973. Very unusual
badge featuring Latvian folk motif. EXC condition.
Centennial Latvian Song Festival in Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the
USSR, Participant's or Staff Member's Badge, 1973. Unusually well-made piece of 2-
piece construction. EXC condition.
Award Badge of a Master Grower of Non-Food Crops of Gorky Region, 1970s. Very well-made mint-marked piece. EXC condition.
Award Badge of a Master Pig Farmer of Gorky Region, 1970s. Very well-made mint-
marked piece. EXC condition.
Award Badge of a Master Potato / Vegetable Grower of Gorky Region, 1970s. Very
well-made mint-marked piece. EXC condition.
Group of 4 Young Men incl. 2 AF Lts. And 2 civilians, c. late 1930s - early 40s. G/VG condition.
Badge of USSR Yuvelirtorg (Jewelry Trade) Representative, c. 1960s-70s. Well-made
piece in brass and enamels. EXC condition.
Badge of USSR Avtoexport (Automotive Exports Agency) Representative, c. 1970s-80s. Well-made piece in brass and enamels. EXC condition.
Badge of Sudoimport (Soviet Ships and Nautical Equipment Importing Agency) Rep, c. 1950s-60s. Well-made piece in silvered brass and enamels. EXC condition.
Group of Airmen Near a Biplane, c. late 1930s - early 40s. Good condition.
AF sgt. w. wife or sweetheart, close-up in sharp focus, c. late 1930s - early 40s. EXC condition.
Very Large Group of AF, Navy, and Army Officers and Female Civilians at a Military Resort, 1954. EXC condition.
Fencer Girl, Statuette in Silumin, maker marked and dated, 1982. EXC condition.
Sudan, Long and Distinguished Service Medal, on Army ribbon, incl. spare ribbon, in
original fitted issue case. EXC condition.
Sudan, Long and Distinguished Service Medal, on Police ribbon, incl. spare ribbon,
in original fitted issue case. EXC condition.
Medal for Reconstruction of the Coal Mines of Donbass, late 1940s - early 50s.
In superb condition, practically impossible to upgrade. Comes on original
suspension with nicely preserved old ribbon.
Lady's Glass Box for Cosmetics, Jewelry or bric-a-brac. Bronze, etched glass, c.
1940s-50s. VG/EXC condition.
Venezuela, Air Force Cross 1st cl. Set, incl. neck badge, miniature, ribbon bar,
and lapel pin. Hallmarked, in original issue case. EXC condition.
Badge of the 4th Nesvizh Grenadier Regiment, full-size Officer version in silver
and enamels, 1908-1917. Magnificent and Exceedingly rare piece in excellent
condition.
Order of the Red Banner of Labor, Type 6, Var. 2, #1216865, c. late 1970s. An excellent example by the Moscow Mint. Includes original two-layer suspension.
Brazil, Military Medal, Silver Medallion and Silver Clasp w. 2 Silver Stars for 20 Years of Service. On original
suspension ribbon, EXC condition.
Leather Knot for a Shashka or Officer Saber, c.1940s-70s. EXC condition.
St. George Cross for Bravery, 3rd cl., #79063, personally awarded by Grand
Duke Georgiy Mikhailovich on Emperor's orders to a Senior NCO of a rifle
regiment, Southwestern Front, "for feats of bravery and valor in 1914-15 battles
with Austrians and Germans". In superb condition , very uncommon for a WWI
enlisted man's award.
Russian Orthodox Icon of Jesus Pantacrator ("Вседержитель"), tempera on wood w. original hallmarked silver oklad, in period wooden kiot icon case, mid- to late XIX C. EXC condition.
Medal for Irreproachable Service in KGB, 3rd cl. (for 10 years of service). EXC condition.
Medal for Reclaiming of Non-Black Soil Region, 1980s. Near mint condition.
Medal (Honorary Badge) for Building Objects of Socialist Integration, late 1970s-1980s. Awarded by Comecon for major infrastructure projects built jointly by Eastern Bloc countries. A well-made mint-marked piece in VF/EXC condition.
Medal (Badge) of Honored Master of Communication Equipment Industry of the USSR, late 1970s-80s. EXC condition.
Porcelain Tea Caddy w. Hand-Painted Gold-on-Blue Ornament, by Sysert Factory, c. early 1990s. Uncommon manufacturer, EXC condition.
Medal (Honorary Badge) of Honored Mentor of Youth, Type 3, 1978-91. An interesting decoration awarded jointly by the Central Committees of the Trade Unions and VLKSM. EXC condition.
Medal (Honorary Badge) to a Best Teacher - Komsomol Member, 1970s-80s. VF/EXC
condition. One of the top awards of Komsomol bestowed by its central committee.
Medal for Combat Service, Type 2, Var. 3 (U-shaped eyelet), #2714172, c. 1945-46. Superb condition.
Porcelain Teapot, Hand-Painted in Windsor Floral Chintz Pattern, by Verbilki Factory, maker marked, 1966-2009. EXC condition.
Medal for Valor, Type 2 Var. 1, #1241171, c. early to mid-1944. Scarce early
sub-variation w. "short armor" in superb condition - literally
impossible to upgrade.
Fine China Coffee Set of 3, Hand-Painted, Christmas-themed, by LFZ, 1972-86. EXC condition.
Medal for the Defense of Caucasus, Var. 1, scarce early version featuring tank-
borne soldiers carrying rifles, mid-1940s. EXC condition.
Nicholas II Large (51 mm) Medal for Zeal in silver, 1894-1916. Comes on a Full
Length (30+ cm) original neck ribbon of the Order of St. Stanislaus. EXC
condition.
Large Statuette of Young Engineer w. Child and Briefcase, in Silumin, c. 1970s-80s. Uncommon theme, VG/EXC condition.
International Order of St. Hubertus de Lorraine et du Barrois, incl. neck badge w.
ribbon. In original fitted issue case. EXC condition.
Order of the Red Banner, Type 5, Var. 3, Sub-var. 2 (Strekalov classification), #420747, c.1954. Near mint condition, literally impossible to upgrade.
Award Document for Defense of Caucasus Medal, issued to a Lt. Col. In 1947. In superb condition - very uncommon for a "large" certificate of its type.
Medal for the Liberation of Belgrade, Var. 3, c. 1970s-80s. A scarce "Voenkomat" issue in near mint condition.
Medal for the Defense of Kiev, 1960s-70s. Attractive example in VF to EXC
condition. Includes well-preserved old ribbon.
Medal for the Liberation of Belgrade, Var. 2 (U-shaped eyelet), late 1940s - early 50s issue. In outstanding condition, nearly impossible to upgrade.
Academy of Social Sciences (AON) at the Central Committee of the Communist Party badge, c.1980s. Very uncommon badge for graduates of the elite Soviet school for party apparatchiks. EXC condition.
SVD Dragunov sniper rifle canvas cover, dated 1976. About 46" lengthwise, 54" folded. This piece from the early stage of the Soviet war in Afghanistan is in unused VG / EXC condition.
Central African Republic, Order of Merit, Knight, by Arthus Bertrand, maker marked.
VF/EXC condition.
Japan, Order of the Golden Kite, 4th cl., incl. badge on suspension ribbon w. rosette, and lapel pin, in original fitted issue case, 1890s-1947. EXC condition.
Full Cavalier of the Order of Glory, One of Six People Awarded w. 1st Class Twice, sgt. Nikolai Popov, inscribed photo portrait c. late 1940s - 50s. VG/EXC condition.
Recipient of all 3 classes of the Order of Glory Combat Engineers Sgt. Maj. Vasiliy Paraskun, inscribed photo portrait c. late 1970s - early 80s. VG/EXC condition.
Uniform Caps of Soviet Ministerial Organizations (vol. 1), by Randall
Stewart. The Definitive Guide to Railways, Mining, Motor Transport, Electric
Transport and Communications/Postal caps of the Soviet Era. Engl. txt. The best and
ONLY available reference guide on the subject. Brand-new condition.
Uniform Caps of Soviet Security and Guard Services, by Randall Stewart. The
Definitive Guide to NKVD/MVD, KGB, Border Guards, Courts, Militia, VOKhR, and
Forestry visor caps, 1946-91. English txt. Ultimate reference on the subject, highly
recommended. Brand-new condition.
Uniform Visor Cap Markings of the USSR, by Randall Stewart, 2020. The
Ultimate Guide on the Least-Researched Aspect of Soviet Military Headgear. English
txt, Brand-new Condition.
50 Years Under the Red Star, by Randall Stewart. The Definitive Guide to
Soviet Soldier, Sailor and Airman Caps from WW2 to 1991. Engl. txt. THE BEST
reference on the subject and unlikely to be surpassed. Brand-new condition.
Medal for the Liberation of Warsaw, Var. 3 ("Voenkomat"), c. 1970s-80s. Near mint condition.
Japan, Order of the Rising Sun, 6th cl., on suspension ribbon, in original fitted
issue case. EXC condition.
Medal for the Defense of Leningrad, Var. 2, 1970s-80s. Post-war "Voenkomat" issue in outstanding condition.
Medal for the Liberation of Prague, Var. 3, c. 1970s-80s. A relatively scarce "Voenkomat" issue in near mint condition - literally impossible to upgrade.
Medal for the Capture of Budapest, Var. 1, c.1945-47. EXC example; includes old suspension and ribbon.
Stalin's Announcement of Victory over Germany in News from the Motherland, #12, 10 May 1945. Very scarce news bulletin for Soviet POWs in France. VG condition.
Badge for Excellent Service in MVD, 1985-1991. Brass, enamels, solid quality. Awarded to Prison Guards of Soviet jails and correctional labor camps. In excellent, near mint condition.
Medal for Distinguished Service in Protecting the Public Order, Var. 2, c. late 1960s -70s. A very attractive example in outstanding condition.
Medal for Distinguished Service in Protecting Public Order, transitional post-
Soviet issue, 1992-95. VF / EXC condition.
Japan, Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd cl., incl. neck ribbon and miniature lapel pin,
in original fitted issue case. EXC condition.
Gold "Hammer and Sickle" Medal of a Hero of Socialist Labor, Type 2 Var. 2, #3982,
early "thick" sub-variation awarded in July 1949 to a prominent tobacco grower in
Soviet Azerbaijan. EXC condition; includes complete original suspension device.
Excellent MVD Firefighter, unnumbered, circa mid- to late 1980s. Beautiful quality
3-piece construction badge in brass and enamels, mint marked. Near mint condition.
Belgium, Order of Leopold, Commander's Cross, Civil Division, w. original ribbon &
spare set of ties, cased. Hallmarked "A950" (sterling silver), EXC condition.
Stalingraders, Stories of the Residents about the Heroic Defense, richly illustrated, Russian text, 1950. VG/EXC condition.
Military Airplanes of the USSR album, 1940. Illustrated aircraft recognition manual, good condition.
Medal for the Defense of Soviet Polar Region, Var. 2, c. 1940s-early 50s.
Outstanding example showing a tiny amount of tarnish, otherwise perfect with
pristine details and nice mint luster. From our experience, Var. 2 of this medal
is even harder to find than Var. 1, especially in EXC condition.
Medal for the Capture of Koenigsberg, Var. 3, c. 1970s-80s "Voenkomat" issue.
Near mint condition - literally impossible to upgrade.
Military Archival Photo of Decorated AF Maj. Pilot in Dress Uniform, 1951. VG/EXC condition.
Army Officer Dress Dagger with Scabbard, c. 1955-56. In excellent condition, a
superb early-Cold War Era example!
AF Sgt w. GTO Fitness Badge, dated Dec. 1939. Inscribed, EXC condition.
Battles in Finland, Veterans Reminisce, in 2 volumes, 1941. Richly illustrated w. a map, photos and drawings, Russian text. VG condition.
Marshal Zhukov Centenary Medal, Moscow Mint version, 1996. Excellent condition.
Shock Worker of Stalin Labor Campaign badge, Type 2 ("flatback" with stamped serial number), #55339, c. late 1930s. In superb condition, extremely uncommon for the early version of the badge. Includes original mint marked screw plate.
Red Cross Badge for the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878, by Ivan Khlebnikov, late
1870s. In superb condition - literally impossible to upgrade.
Unit citation to a combat aviator for taking part in the capture of the Polish port city of Gdynja in March 1945. Vivid artwork depicting Il-4 airplanes raining bombs on a western city.
Lenin Memorial Badge (so-called "Mourning" issue), circa late 1920s. EXC condition.
Photo of 2 AF Privates, Probably Cadets at the Chuguyev Fighter Pilots School, dated 1939. VG/EXC condition.
Photo of a Cadet of Leningrad Suvorov Junior Military Academy, Artillery Branch, 1948. VG/EXC condition.
Portugal, Order of Public Instruction, Set of Grand Officer or Commander neck badge w. old ribbon, and medal on period suspension ribbon, in original issue case. VF/EXC condition.
Military Archival Photo of an Airborne Captain, w. 4 Decorations and WW2 Type Parachute Instructor Badge, late 1940s - early 50s. EXC condition.
Unit Citation to SMERSH NCO for Vienna Offensive, 1945. Unusual booklet format, EXC condition.
Order of the Red Banner, Type 3, Var. 1 ("Swallow Tail"), #82237, awarded in May
1944 to an artillery battery commander for bravery during the liberation of
Crimea. Often acting in close support of Soviet tank assaults, his battery
wiped out numerous German targets including two airplanes caught on an airfield.
This heroic officer earned a total of 5 combat decorations during WW2, including
the Order of Alexander Nevsky. The Red Banner, a very scarce transitional version
between screw back and suspension, is in fine condition. Comes with archival
research.
Vatican, Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Knight Commander w.
Star, incl. breast star and lapel pin, in original fitted issue case. EXC condition.
Bolivia, National Order of the Condor of the Andes Grand Cross Set, incl. sash
badge, breast star, and sash.
Brazil, The Cross of the Camoneana Order, incl. suspension loop for neck ribbon.
Honduras, Order of Jose Cecilio Del Valle Grand Cross w. Gold Star Set, incl. sash
badge, breast star, and sash. F/VF condition.
Medal for Victory over Germany, Var. 1, c. 1945-47. Near Mint condition, impossible to upgrade. Comes on an early two-layer suspension in brass and steel with beautifully preserved old ribbon.
Order of the Red Banner, Type 4, Var.2, Sub-var. 1, #193322, circa late 1944 -
early 1945. A very uncommon version with the known serial number range from
189839-197976. EXC condition; includes original wartime suspension.
Poland, Medal for Merit in National Defense, Silver Grade (2nd cl.), c. late 1960s-1980s. EXC condition.
Italy, Order of St. Maurice and Lazarus, Grand Cross, incl. sash badge and sash.
EXC
condition.
Stalin Memorial Badge, c. 1953. Probably a special issue mourning Stalin's death.
Superb quality piece in EXC condition.
Order of Alexander Nevsky, Type 3, #40245, awarded on 1 June 1945 to an artillery
captain, 3rd Ukrainian Front. In March 1945 during the last German offensive of
the war at Lake Balaton in Hungary, his squadron repelled 4 attacks, destroying up
to a company of enemy infantry and an armored personnel carrier. In April, during
the final phase of the Soviet Vienna Offensive, he played a key role in the
capture of Bad Radkersburg in southeastern Austria. The order is in superb
condition. Includes archival research.
On Issues of Theory of State and Jurisprudence, by A. Vyshinsky, 1949. Written by infamous USSR Chief Prosecutor during Stalin's Purges, Chief of Soviet delegation at Nuremberg Trials. Published in the same year as G. Orwell's 1984! Russian Text, VG/EXC condition.
Medal for Valor, Type 2 Var.1, #1817365, awarded in Jan. 1945 to artillery
sergeant for action in Latvia during the previous month. He showed resolve under
enemy barrage and with the fire of his howitzer suppressed a German machine-gun
nest. Comes with archival research.
Medal for the Capture of Berlin, Var. 3, circa 1960s-80s. A fairly uncommon post-war "Voenkomat" version in outstanding condition.
Large Book of Honor w. Blank Certificates of Achievement and Ledger to Record the Awards, c. 1970s-80s. EXC condition.
Medal for Combat Service, Type 2, Var. 1, #532144, with a document, Sept. 1943
issue to a Guards Infantry Private for distinction in fighting near Melitopol.
Braving heavy enemy fire, he delivered a message to his command and thus tipped
the outcome of the skirmish in Soviet favor. VF condition. Comes with archival
research.
Military Archival Photo of Hero of the Soviet Union Armored Corps Captain, earned HSU title in the Finnish War, 1940. Photo taken in 1949, VG/EXC condition.
MVD Higher Political Academy (VPU), graduation badge, circa 1980s. Impressive
star-shaped pinback version in excellent condition.
Stalin, Childhood and Early Youth, Epopee, Book One , by G. Leonidze, 1949. Russian Text, translated from Georgian, VG/EXC condition.
Excellent Railway Signalman badge, c. late 1940s. EXC condition. The hardest to
find among the 1943-57 Railway Proficiency series badges.
Turksib Railroad Construction Badge, in Bronze, 1930. Awarded for one of the two
most important projects of the First Five-Year Plan. Beautiful piece in VF
condition; includes original screw plate.
Order of the Patriotic War 2nd cl., Type 3, #1722999, with a document, 1985. Both the award and document are in near mint condition.
Military Archival Photo of AF Jr. Lt, a Recon Pilot, late 1930s. VG/EXC condition.
The Flag, by V. Kataev, From the Frontline Life series, 1942. EXC condition.
The Baltic Ballads, by V. Azarov, from the Red Sailor's Library series, 1942. VG condition.
Order of the Red Banner 3rd Award, Type 4, Var. 2, Sub-var. 4, #2328, awarded in
Oct. 1944 to Commander of a Ground Attack Air Division. Only some 600 of this
rare wartime version were ever issued. Superb condition - literally
impossible to upgrade. Comes with archival research.
Honored Railway Employee badge, #176996, scarce variation w. pin attachment, c.
early to mid-1980s. A very attractive and well-made piece in near mint condition.
The Cottage on the Hill, by V. Kaverin, From the Frontline Life series, 1942. VG/EXC condition.
Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd cl., Type 2 "Flatback" variation (Krasnokamsk Mint), #499287, c. early 1945. In outstanding condition.
Order of the Patriotic War 1st cl., Type 3, #781126, 1985. The serial number is very low for the 1985 "jubilee" version. EXC condition, practically impossible to upgrade.
Medal for Meritorious Labor during the Great Patriotic War, Var. 1 (with separate ring), c. 1945-47. Near Mint example, literally impossible to upgrade. Comes on original WW2 suspension.
Motherhood Medal 2nd cl., Variation 1 (1940s version w. separate eyelet and early version of the suspension device). EXC condition.
Order of Maternal Glory, 3rd cl, Var. 1, #21598, c. late 1944-early 45. An
extremely early issuew/o mint mark and with relief-reverse suspension ,
almost certainly a wartime award. EXC condition.
Order of the Red Star, Type 6, Var. 3, Sub-var. 8, #2933673, c. 1951. A superb Stalin-era example.
Photo Postcard w. View on a Lake in St. Petersburg, Russia, 1909. Sent to the USA, G/VG condition.
Order of the October Revolution, Var. 2 (w. 5 rivets), #69276, c. early 1980s. Second highest Soviet order after the Order of Lenin. A superb example, nearly impossible to upgrade.
Order of the Red Banner, Type 5 Var. 1 ("Valik"), #343106, circa 1950 issue. A scarce and distinctive version in Near Mint condition.
Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd cl., Type 3, #6691795, 1985 issue. Variation w. depression around the screw post. Near mint condition, literally impossible to upgrade.
Down with Illiteracy Society Badge, 10th Anniversary of the October Revolution
commemorative issue, 1927. In hallmarked silver. EXC condition.
Order for Service to Homeland, 2nd cl., #2271, Feb. 1991 issue to a colonel, an
antiaircraft rocket engineer. Very rare, one of only 589 ever awarded. EXC
condition. Comes w. archival research.
Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd cl., Type 2 "Ring Reverse" Variation (Moscow
Mint), #928411. Sub-variation w. smooth edge of the recessed area on the reverse.
Very scarce piece in outstanding condition.
Order of the Red Banner of Labor, Type 2 with engraved "Mondvor" mint mark,
#10675, c. 1942. One of the first pieces produced in Krasnokamsk after the
evacuation of the Leningrad Mint. EXC condition. A unique piece worthy of the most
advanced collection.
Book Russian Naval Art, a collection of articles on the history of Russian Navy, 1951. Illustrated w. battle diagrams, Russian text. VG condition.
Sweden, Order of Vasa, Commander Neck Badge in solid 18K Gold, 1913-1975.
VF/EXC
condition.
Jetton of the First Agriculture and Cottage Industry Fair in Moscow, 1923. Rare
piece issued while Lenin was still alive, during the temporary NEP thaw which
allowed limited private entrepreneurship. The agricultural fair in Moscow later
received lavishly decorated fairgrounds and eventually became the famous permanent
VDNKh Exhibition. EXC condition.
Hungary, Order of Merit of the Hungarian People's Republic, 2nd / 3rd class Medal
with a "Small Decoration" Badge, 1949-1953. One of 459 awarded in total in both
classes. VF/EXC condition.