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Motherhood Medal 1st cl. (in silver), c. late 1950s-60s issue. Late version with
rounded eyelet. EXC condition.
Motherhood Medal 1st cl., Var. 1, 1940s. Very early sub-variation with a smaller
suspension and separate eyelet soldered to the medallion. VF to EXC condition.
Diminutive Hand-Painted Porcelain Sugar Bowl, by LFZ (ЛФЗ), Lomonosov Factory, 1986-2009. Outstanding condition.
Russian Imperial Internal Passport and Residency Permit to an Estonian, 1903. VG-EXC condition.
Cabinet Photo of 3 WW1-Era Russian Army Soldiers, c. 1914-17. VG condition.
Large Mechanical Wristwatch Awarded to Soviet Police Major, 1944. EXC working condition, may benefit from maintenance.
Decorated WW2 Veteran Sr. Sgt. Tanker, c. 1945- late 40s. EXC condition.
Pocket Watch by the Kirov 1st State Watch Factory Awarded to a Shock Worker, 1939. Awarded by People's Commissariat of Waterways. Missing the crown and seconds hand. Fair condition.
Medal for Restoration of the Ferrous Metallurgy of the South, late 1940s - early
50s. Superb example on original suspension.
Leningrad Blockade Booklet Use of Vegetable Tops as Food and Their Preservation for Future Consumption, 1942. With handwritten inscription of a blockade survivor on the title page. VG condition.
Vodka or Liqueur Decanter w. Glass Stopper, by Red Giant Glass Factory, c. 1950s-80s. EXC condition.
Photo of AF mechanic and pilot on an airfield next to UT-2 trainer airplane, late 1930s-40s. VG condition.
Post-Soviet Bronze Table Medal Commemorating the Historic 1992 Space Flight from Plesetsk, RU to Seattle, USA. In original packaging box, EXC condition.
WW2 Soldier's Letter from the Front, 2 Dec. 1943, in Georgian language, un-sent. VG-EXC condition.
Hand-Painted Porcelain set Grapes: pitcher with stopper, 6 demitasse cups, and a large tray, by Korosten Factory, 1955-62. VG-EXC condition.
Voting Mandate at 1st Party Conference of the Far Eastern Front, March 1941. Very unusual document in EXC condition.
Resolutions of the XIX Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, 1953 publication. ECX condition.
First Day Cover celebrating the 25th anniversary of Soviet exploration of Antarctica, 5 Jan. 1981. Soviet explorations-themed postal mark canceled with a special-issue "first day of the Soviet exploration of Antarctica" stamp. Artist signed, EXC condition.
Malenkov's Speech at the XIX Congress of CPSU on 5 Oct. 1952, Russian text. Verbatim transcript, very rare, in VG condition.
Georgy Zhukov, Marshal of the Soviet Union, First Deputy to Stalin in WW2, typed document signed, 9 Dec. 1947, while Commander of the Odessa Military District and during the period of his virtual "internal exile" when Stalin sought to insure that Zhukov, four times Hero of the Soviet Union and recipient of two Orders of Victory, and other victorious Soviet WW2 generals would ever pose a threat to his hold on power. Officer promotional evaluation. EXC condition.
1st Day Cover of 1982 Men's World Chess Tournament, 6 Sept. 1982. Championship-themed postal mark canceled with a special-issue "first day of the chess tournament" stamp. Artist signed, EXC condition.
M 1907 army enlisted man hat badge, 29 mm version. Features
smaller overall size and less domed form than other
variations. Well-made piece in excellent condition.
Priest's Pectoral Cross in Silver, Special Nicholas II Coronation Issue, w. a Neck
Chain and original fitted Case of Issue, 1908-1917. Massive and beautiful
hallmarked piece by a Kiev maker, possibly intended to one of the priests of the
Lavra. EXC condition.
Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd cl, Type 2, early "Starback" variation
(Krasnokamsk Mint), #65161, Feb. 1944 issue to the Chief of Artillery of a rifle
regiment. During Operation Iskra ("Spark") which broke the siege of
Leningrad, he reconnoitered German positions and personally commanded one of the
squadrons, wiping out enemy weapon emplacements and personnel. A beautiful and
uncommon piece in VF / EXC condition; includes original silver screw plate. Comes
with archival research.
Stalin's Speech at the XVII Congress of VKP(b), 1934, rare pocket edition w. original dust jacket & slipcase bound in red cloth. EXC condition.
Porcelain Pitcher Grapes, by Minsk Factory, 1968-83. EXC condition, w. missing stopper.
University Graduate badge, 1927 - mid 1930s.
Extremely unusual miniature piece incorporating the design of the Imperial
University badge and the red star with hammer and sickle. In silver and enamels,
hallmarked.
Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster Clean-Up Medal (officially known
as Badge for the Liquidation of the Consequences of the
Chernobyl Catastrophe), late 1980s. Shows Moscow Mint logo on
the reverse. In VG to Exc, unissued condition and includes
original storage / issue box and factory wrapper.
Exquisite Hand-Painted Bone China Tea or Coffee Set for 4 Persons, by LFZ (ЛФЗ), 1950s. EXC condition and quality!
Order of Lenin, Type 6, Var. 1 (Leningrad Mint), #338044, with a document, April
1966. Comes with 2 Certificates for VDNKh Medals to the same recipient. Near
Mint condition: both the award and order booklet are literally impossible to
upgrade!
Official 1936 State Grant of Land to a Collective Farm in Belorussian SSR "For Eternal Use", Very Rare Original Document. VG condition.
Medal for Victory over Japan, Var. 2, 1940s - early 50s. Excellent example on
original brass suspension.
Medal for the Defense of Stalingrad, Var. 1, 1940s. F/VF condition, an attractive
example showing moderate wear. Includes original WW2 suspension with new ribbon.
Medal for Victory over Germany, Var. 1, c. 1945-47. VF to EXC condition; comes on an early two-layer suspension in brass and steel.
Medal for the Defense of Stalingrad, Var. 1, 1940s. EXC condition; includes
original suspension w. old ribbon. One of the better examples we've had in recent
years.
Large Portrait of Lenin, 28" x 35", oil/canvas, original, c. 1960s-80s. Excellent condition.
Medal for the Defense of Moscow, Var. 1, 1940s. In superb condition; includes original WW2 suspension with old, probably original ribbon.
Medal for the Liberation of Prague, Var. 1, circa 1945-47. A superb example on
original suspension with attractive old ribbon.
Medal for the Defense of Leningrad, Var. 1, 1940s issue with "long horizon". VF
condition; comes on original WW2 suspension with old ribbon.
ODVF (Society of Friends of the Air Fleet), Membership Badge, 1923-1925. Scarce
36-mm "lapel" version in F/VF condition.
Large Certificate (Laureate's Diploma) for the Stalin Prize 1st cl., 1st post-war issue, awarded in 1946 to cameraman of a movie crew. EXC condition.
Document for the DPRK Military Merit Medal, August 1955 issue. EXC condition.
Porcelain Pitcher "Young Oak", with Stopper, by LFZ (ЛФЗ), Lomonosov Porcelain Factory, c. 1960s. EXC condition.
Very Large Cup Trophy to Winner of Boxing Competition Among RSFSR Regions, c. late 1950s. Fair to good condition.
50th Wedding Anniversary Table Medal, Ukrainian SSR, w. original Case of Issue and
manufacturer's tag, 1988. EXC condition.
Order of the Red Star, Type 7, Var. 2, Sub-var. 2, #3523256, December 1956 award
to Chief of the Department of Dentistry, Military Hospital at the Kirov Military
Medical Academy. The recipient was a decorated WW2 veteran. Comes with archival
research.
National Flag of Moldavian SSR, c. 1980s. In synthetic silk, approx. 6' x 3'. EXC
condition.
National Flag of Tajik SSR, c. 1980s. In synthetic silk, approx. 6' x 3'. EXC condition.
Order of the Red Star, Type 6, Var. 2 ("MZPP"), #1927468, circa early to mid-1945.
A relatively scarce piece from the first series produced by the Moscow
Platinpribor Factory (MZPP). VF to EXC condition.
National Flag of Kazakh SSR, c. 1980s. In nylon, approx. 5 ¼ ' by 2 ½ '. EXC
condition.
Early WW1 Lithographic Poster Farewell to Soldiers Going to War for a Sacred Cause, 1914. Fair condition.
Army enlisted man Pilotka Side Cap, in olive drab
COTTON, late 1980s, size 58. Nicely marked and dated.
In excellent unissued condition, shows storage age only.
Russian Civil War Poster, 1922-28, Rare Offset Print, by AkhRR, Association of Artists of Revolutionary Russia. Artist signed, VG condition.
Large 26x34" Portrait of Stalin, original, gouache/oilcloth, c. late 1940s. VG to EXC condition.
Poljot 14K Gold mechanical wristwatch, by 1st Moscow Watch Factory, 1974. EXC working condition.
Air Force Enlisted Man or NCO Dress Visor Hat, dated 1980. Size 58(Large).
Outstanding condition.
Large Bust of Young Stalin in Bisque Porcelain, Very Rare, c. 1940s-early 50s. VG to EXC condition.
Excellent Machine Gunner badge, NKPS version, early to mid-1940s. In excellent condition, very uncommon for a Soviet combat proficiency badge of WW2 era. Includes original screw plate.
Temporary ID to Chief Political Officer & Deputy Commander of a Rifle Battalion, 1943. Rare, in VG condition.
Soviet Party School Achievement Certificate w. Constructivist Artwork, 1934. Very uncommon format & design. VG to EXC condition.
Medal for Combat Service, Type 2 Var. 4, late 1940s - 1950s. Unnumbered early version with a flat eyelet. EXC condition; includes original brass suspension with old ribbon.
60th Anniversary of the October Revolution, Table Medal with original fitted case
of issue, by the Leningrad Mint, 1977. Both the medal and case are in EXC
condition.
Silver Gilt Kovsh with exquisite Cloisonné Enamels and Cabochons, by the 20th
Artel, Moscow, 1899-1908. Appr. 87.5 mm long. Magnificent piece in superb
condition.
Navy officer dress dagger with "Bulat" maker mark, dated 1985 . Superb,
possibly unissued example in near mint condition - literally impossible to
upgrade.
Medal for the Defense of Stalingrad Award Document to a Spetsnaz Combat Engineers Major, Nov. 1943. Note the relatively early date of issue. VG condition. Comes with a copy of the recipient's award commendation for the Order of the Red Star.
Large Poster Advertising River Boat Rides on the Volga, 1961. Fair to good condition.
Large Civil War Poster Ukrainian Red Army is Liberating Its People, 1918-20. VG condition.
Large oilcloth-backed poster of an agricultural-themed newsreel, 1952, showing two riders against the background of the Altai Mountains peaks. EXC condition.
St. Petersburg Sports Club Jetton of a Participant of the High Jumps Competition,
1906. Silver gilt, enamels. A beautifully executed piece with uncommon "bookmark"
style attachment.
Red Army Cavalry Recruitment Poster, c. 1919-20. VG condition.
WW1 Lithographic Poster Dashing Cossack Cavalry Charge, 1915. EXC condition.
Early WW1 Lithographic Poster Battle with Germans on the Bzura River, 1915. Good to VG condition.
Early WW1 Lithographic Poster Skirmish at the Austrian Border, 1914. EXC, outstanding condition.
Badge of an Activist of the Red Cross of RSFSR w. award document, 1979. EXC condition.
Early Post-War Photo ID of a Red Army Civilian Employee, issued to a Ukrainian woman, Sep. 1945. VG condition.
Warsaw Pact 25th Anniversary badge, 1980 issue. Well-made piece in near mint
condition.
Certificate of Induction into the Honor Roll of MVD of Ukrainian SSR, issued to a female Sr. Sgt, 1971. Outstanding condition.
Photo ID of a former WW2 partisan in Ukraine, issued to a woman in 1968. EXC condition.
Lot of 2 IDs of a Female MD, Soviet Member of Allied Control Commission in Romania, 1945 & 1946 issue. VG to EXC condition.
Photo ID of a Decorated Female Officer, member of Soviet Military Administration in Germany, 1949. Rare early post-WW2 document in VG condition.
Documented Set of two matching USSR Supreme Soviet badges, with original
fitted
Case, 1979 issue. A very uncommon complete set of a member of the upper
chamber of the legislative government of the USSR who was "elected" from Volgograd
(formerly Stalingrad). EXC condition.
Key Fob w. Encased Stalin's Photo Portrait, c. late 1940s - 80s. VG to EXC condition.
Diploma to Winner of Swim Competition, by Dinamo GPU NKVD Sports Club, 1933. VG condition.
Badge for Excellence in Social Care of the USSR, c. 1960s. A scarce and very well-
made piece by a Latvian maker. EXC condition.
Military ID Card of a Military Medical Doctor, 1st cl. (equiv. rank of Colonel) of 55th Army, Leningrad Front, c. early 1942. The original owner, an ethnic Jew, served at the front for the entire duration of the war. Comes with a copy of his WW2 award commendations from the Russian archives. Missing the photo, otherwise in excellent condition.
Large Honorary Certificate to Izvestiya Newspaper Employee, 1949. In deluxe hardcover presentation folio, features Lenin's & Stalin's quotes. Includes a list of other Izvestiya employees awarded with orders and medals. EXC condition.
Medal for Victory over Japan, Var. 1, circa 1945-47. EXC condition, an outstanding example on original WW2 suspension.
Large Poster Song about Stalin, w. Stalin's portrait and song lyrics, artist signed, 1949, the year of Stalin's 70th birthday. VG condition.
Photo Government Postcard Happy 1 May, artist signed, 1988. EXC condition.
Government Postcard 23 February, artist signed, 1987. EXC condition.
Government Postcard Peace Labor May , artist signed, 1986. EXC condition.
Citizens of Ukraine, June 1943 Soviet propaganda leaflet for German-occupied Ukrainian territories. Good to VG condition.
Soviet Propaganda Leaflet for population of occupied territories, April 1942. VG condition.
Medal for the Defense of Odessa Award Document issued in Oct. 1944 to a retired Army officer. Interestingly, it states the rank he had at the time of his discharge from the military in 1942, long obsolete by 1944. In fair to good condition, will display nicely despite the damage along the fold lines.
Group of 3 Awards and 3 Documents to a Jewish Sgt. Maj., personal driver of
the Commander of the 3rd Army Col. Gen. Gorbatov. Includes WW2 medals for
Combat Service (awarded for excellent performance, NOT the typical length of
service issue), Capture of Berlin, and Victory over Germany.
Brass Jetton Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of St Petersburg, 1903. Features a portrait of Peter the Great and the St. Petersburg's coat of arms of crossed anchors and scepter. VF condition.
M 1943 service tunic of a Soviet Major General of the Infantry, Armor or
Artillery, c. mid-1940s. Features wool fabric of WW2 Lend-Lease quality and WW2-
style buttons. Large size, about a US 46" chest. EXC condition.
"Godless", a pin of the Union of Militant Atheists, 1926 issue. A very scarce early propaganda pin of the Soviet anti-religion organization. EXC condition.
Order of the Badge of Honor, Type 4, Var. 1 (with separate letters), #622680, circa mid- to late-1960s. In near mint condition - literally impossible to upgrade. Comes on original 2-layer suspension with old ribbon.
Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd cl., Type 3, #6800942, 1985 issue. Less common variation w/o a depression around the screw post. A superb example, practically impossible to upgrade.
300th Anniversary of the Romanov Dynasty Commemorative Medal, State Mint issue, 1913-1914. VF example free of significant flaws and showing attractive patina.
Order of Cultural Merit, 5th cl., late 1960s - late 1980s. EXC condition.
Miniature Lapel Pin with a Photo Portrait of Stalin and screw back attachment, c.
late-1930s. EXC condition.
Medal for Valiant Labor, Type 2, Var. 1, Sub-Var. 1, #38972, c. late 1943 - 1944. Note the serial number, extremely low for the Type 2; the medal is among the earliest wartime issues of its type. EXC condition; includes original WW2 suspension.
"Shock Worker" Award Badge featuring Stalin's portrait on red enameled "rosette", 1939. A well-made badge in VF condition.
Medal for 20th Anniversary of RKKA on Type 1 rectangular suspension, 1938. In
excellent condition; includes intact original suspension, complete with the old
ribbon, back plate with all of its 4 "teeth" intact, and "Mondvor" screw
plate with extremely low serial number 1872. This medal is very rare in as
good a condition as this example and with all parts of its original suspension
included!
Soviet Military Uniform Tie in olive drab, c. 1970s-80s. Worn with the service
uniform of commissioned officers and full-dress uniform of EM / NCOs. Excellent
condition.
Badge to a Hero of the Revolutionary Movement of 1917- 1919, two-layer version in
copper and white metal. Awarded to one of the most active participants of the
revolution and early part of the Russian Civil War. VF Condition, far better than
the average for this badge. Comes with a scarce period screw plate.
Medal for the Construction of Baikal-Amur Railroad, 1980s. EXC condition; includes perfectly preserved old ribbon.
Excellent Rifleman (aka "Excellent Sharpshooter") Badge, 1953-1957. "Classic Flat"
variation. A beautiful example in EXC condition.
Medal for Valiant Labor, Type 2 Var. 2, sub-variation with a flat eyelet, circa
1950s-60s. In superb condition and includes original suspension in brass.
Award Document for a Medal for the Liberation of Warsaw, issued in 1979. A relatively uncommon, late "Voenkomat" certificate issued by a military commissariat in Moldavia. This can be a perfect match to a Variation 3 Warsaw medal. EXC condition.
Award Document for Patriotic War Meritorious Labor Medal, June 1946 issue to a woman. EXC condition.
Large Citation to a Red Army Veteran, 1932. Very uncommon format in hardcover folder. Good condition.
Army enlisted man belt in genuine leather, c. 1970s - early 1980s. Fits up to 42"
waist, easily adjustable to smaller sizes. This "Deluxe" model was issued to EM
and NCOs serving in elite "showcase" units or deployed abroad in Warsaw Pact
countries such as East Germany. Far scarcer than the standard issue Soviet EM /
NCO belts in cheap ersatz leather. EXC condition.
M 1952 Waist Belt with Hangers for Air Force Officer Dagger, early to late 1950s.
Very scarce Stalin-era model used for only a few years. EXC condition.
Lot of 2 Travel Order Passes, issued by the Dnieper Naval Flotilla to a female civilian military employee, 1944. VG condition.
Komsomolskaya Pravda na Dneprostroye ("The Komsomol Truth at Dneprostroy") Newspaper, #220, 5 May 1945. VG condition. Celebrating the fall of Berlin, rebuilding the Dneproges.
Rabochiy Kronstandt ("The Workers' Kronstadt") Newspaper, 29 Nov. 1939, daily organ of the Krondstadt Communists. Good to VG condition. Eve of Soviet invasion of Finland, aka the Winter War.
Zvezda ("Star") Newspaper, #140, 13 June 1919, organ of Novgorod Communists. VG condition. Coverage of Russian Civil War events.
Large 32x31" Red Army General Staff map of southern Ukraine area including Uman &
Pervomaysk, 1942. Very rare early edition, VG condition.
Award Document for the Ready for PVKhO Badge, issued in 1937 to a factory worker. A very uncommon piece in superb condition.
Kerensky Jetton in Commemoration of the February 1917 Revolution, in gilded brass,
by Kuchkin Factory. Patriotic likeness of the last Prime Minister of the Russian
Provisional Government. In superb condition, very uncommon for a donation jetton
of this kind.
Medal for Distinguished Service in Guarding USSR State Border, Var. 2, circa
1960s-70s. Excellent example with attractive patina and character. Includes
original brass suspension with a nicely preserved old ribbon.
Badge for Excellence in Socialist Competition, Ministry of Coal Mining Industry,
Type 1, 1949-1953. A relatively large piece featuring portraits of Stalin and
Lenin. Excellent condition.
Large Poster Est takaya partiya! ("There is such a party!") from 1947 drawing by E. Kibrik, 1950. EXC condition.
Iskry ("Sparks"), #48, 6 Dec. 1915. Illustrated Literary Journal w. Caricatures. Winter hardships. Honoring war heroes. German vandalism in Ypres. Coronation of the Mikado. Fair to good condition.
Gold Gradation Jetton of the Imperial Moscow University, 1908-1917. Inscribed to
A. E. Shveytser who graduated in 1886. Shows Kokoshnik hallmark on the jump ring.
VF to EXC condition.
Iskry ("Sparks"), #32, 21 Aug. 1916. Illustrated Literary Journal w. Caricatures. Romania enters the war. Volunteers in the Russian Army. Countess in the trenches. Parlamentary delegation from Japan. Fair to good condition.
Moskovskiy Bolshevik ("The Moscow Bolshevik") Newspaper, #265 7 Nov. 1944 issue, 27th Anniversary of October Revolution. Fair to good condition.
Old Tbilisi, Chronical of the Capital of Georgia of late XIX - early XX C. in Photos. Text in Georgian, Russian & English. Published in 1984, EXC condition.
Army Officer "Sam Browne" Leather Belt w. Shoulder Strap, dated 1990. XL
size: will fit up to 42/44" waist, easily adjustable to almost any smaller size.
EXC condition, appears to be unused.
Soviet Information Bureau Daily War Communique, 11 Nov. 1943. Offensive operations, fighting in Ukraine on the Kerch beachhead in Crimea. EXC condition.
General's White Gloves in fine quality white leather for a full-dress parade
uniform, c. 1960s-80s. Excellent condition.
General's Field Belt with a Shoulder Strap, dated 1978. XL size. In superb
condition, possibly unused. Field belts of this kind are more scarce than the
similar service model.
Large 23x31" Portrait of Stalin, original, oil/oilcloth, artist signed, c. late 1930s - early 40s. Good condition.
The Volga-Don Navigable Canal, Large Schematic Map, 1952 Poster. EXC condition.
Large Poster w. Airplane Maxim Gorky, World's Largest in its time, 1933. VG to EXC condition.
Romania, Badge for Merit in Transport Aviation, circa 1980s. Attractive and well-made piece in near mint condition.
Khalkhin Gol Medal, Var. 2 (flat reverse version by Soviet Mint), 1946
manufacture. Near Mint example, possibly the best we have seen. Includes
original screw plate with Moscow Mint logo.
Award Banner to Best Nursery Staff, uncommon, c. 1937-41, w. portraits of Lenin & Stalin & USSR State Emblem w. 11 scrolls. Good to VG condition.
Document for an unnumbered Combat Service Medal, 1955 issue. Excellent condition.
Map of the Builder of Socialism Poster, early 1930s Map of New Soviet Industrial Might, captioned by V. Mayakovsky in verse. VG condition.
Honorary Badge "To a Warrior - Internationalist", Leningrad Mint version, 1980s
issue. In very fine to excellent condition.