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Sale 108
NY International Coin Auction January 8-10, 2019
| CIVIL WAR and SOVIET UNION, ORDERS OF THE SOVIET RUPUBLICS |
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Lot 3108 |
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Armenian SSSR. Hero of Labor of Armenia-1923 (1927). Type-2. Award # 63. Silver. Red enamel. Screwback. S/S pp. 178-181, Virabyan/Babayan 9.2. Comes with related Award Book issued on July 9, 1938 by ZIK of Armenian Soviet Republic to Gevorkyan Tirayr Sargis – ???????? ?????? ?????????? (1895-1986). Very rare 2nd Type. Comes with photocopies of other award booklets. The Hero of Labor of Armenia was awarded 70 times, the first 50 wereunnumbered (type-1), and the last 20 (type-2) had stamped numbers 51 to 70.Condition: Moderate handling, problem free, Extremely fine. Estimate Value $25,000 - UP
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$24,000 |
Lot 3109 |
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Order of the Red Star of Bukhara. 1st Class. Unnumbered. Gilt on base alloy. Blue-green enamel. Pinback. S/S --, unpublished in this metalCondition: Crudely made, some loss of enamel. Extremely fine. Estimate Value $10,000 - UP
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Lot 3110 |
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Khorezm Socialist Soviet Republic. Order of Labor of the Khorezm People’s Soviet Republic. Screwback. Unnumbered. Silvered Brass with gilt. S/S p.322, type I. Uzbek legend without letters kef, sheen, jeem (acronym for Khorezm Sho’ro Jumhuriyati) which are found on the later types. Very rare. Crude manufacture as typical. Replacement screwplate.Condition: Extremely fine. Estimate Value $12,500 - UP
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Lot 3111 |
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Uzbekistan ZIK "Land and Water Reform" Badge. 1927. Silver. Pinback. Unnumbered. A massive silver badge made to resemble the Star of Bukhara in design. Extremely Rare. ? ????????? ? ????????? ???????????????? ????????? c. 296 ???? ???????? ? 1927? ??? ?????????? ???????? ???? ????? ?? ?????? ??? ???? ??? ???????????? ????? ??????? ?????? ????????? ??? ??????? ????? ? ?????? ?????? ??????? ?? ???????? ?? ???????? Condition: Excellent vintage condition, beautiful dark patina, pin is fully intact. Estimate Value $10,000 - UP
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Lot 3112 |
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Order of the Red Banner of RSFSR. Type 1. Award # 11812. Comes with replacement silver screw plate (no serial number), and special small silver nut. Early 20’s true combat decoration. Condition: Minor enamel chips and some replacement. Four poles are original. Very good eye appeal. Estimate Value $1,800 - UP
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$1,980 |
Lot 3113 |
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Award Certificate for the Order of the Red Banner of RSFSR. Large version, about 230mm x 313mm. Awarded with Order of Red Banner of RSFSR #5663 to aircraft mechanic Kamishev V.P. on June 29, 1925 for ?? ??????? ? «????????? ?????????? ??????-????????-????? ? 1925 ????». Of the Historical Importance. Condition: Clipped on top and bottom. Good vintage condition. Estimate Value $600 - UP
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$600 |
Lot 3114 |
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Researched Award Certificate for the Order of the Red Banner of RSFSR 2nd Award. Large version, about 335 by 245 mm. Awarded with Order of the Red Banner of RSFSR 2nd Award to Tsinit August Andreevich, military commander of the 32nd Brigade, 11th "Petrograd" Rifle Division, on January 8, 1924, for bravery and courage in the struggle against the enemies of the Socialist Fatherland on March 17 and 18, 1921, during the infamous siege of Kronshtadt. Extremely rare Condition: Minor ripping on top left, left side shows uneven edge, still presentable. Estimate Value $4,000 - UP
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$5,040 |
Lot 3115 |
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Documented Order of the Red Banner of USSR Regimental Unit Award. Type 2. Award # 62902. Silver. Type 2, screwback with "???????? ????" mintmark on reverse. Original silver nut. Comes with original temporary certificate and original receipt of temporary certificate confirming this order to be awarded to the 754th "Kingisepp" Howitzer Regiment, by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the USSR. Date of decree is March 22, 1944. Award number is specified on both documents. Miniscule chips on red enamel, negligible scratches on white enamel, all seem to be signs of wear on a regimental banner. Nice dark patina 754th Regiment first distinguished itself at fierce battles for the defense of Leningrad in 1942, than throughout the WWII, as part of Leningrads’ front, and finally at the liberation of the city of Kingisepp (February 1, 1944). Bestowed the honorary designation of "Kingisepp" Regiment. Last WWII commander was Colonel Bakanov N.A. Extremely rare documented UNIT AWARD and elusive in private hands.Condition: Miniscule chips on red enamel, negligible scratches on white enamel, all seem to be signs of wear on a regimental banner. Nice dark patina. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP
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$3,360 |
Lot 3116 |
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Order of the Red Banner. Type 3, "REISSUE" for Type 2. Award # 42268. Silver, red and white enamels. Type 3, 5-sided suspension. Official replacement for type 2 "screwback" order. Scarce Condition: Minor enamel chip on one arm of the center star, excellent otherwise. Estimate Value $300 - UP
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$288 |
Lot 3117 |
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Researched Group of Hero of the Soviet Union Major-General Sokolov Nikolay Vasilievich. Sokolov Nikolay Vasilievich (1899 – 1980), was a career Red Army officer. Started service in 1919, actively participated in Civil War. Graduated from military engineer’s school in 1922, and commander improvement courses in 1932. During WWII, distinguished himself in commanding critically important engineering works for Leningrad’s "Road of Life", strategic crossings of Neva, Visla, Dnestr and Dnepr Rivers. During crossing of Visla River in August 3-5 1944, his regiment built a bridge and managed to transfer tanks and ammunitions across to the enemy’s side, followed by two days of successfully repelling all the counter attacks. By decree of Sept. 23, 1944, "For outstanding leadership and skillful command of his pontoon-engineering regiment during crossing of Visla River and personal bravery" he was bestowed with the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, with GOLD HSU Star #1992 and Order of Lenin #10986. After the war, continued to serve in the Soviet Army. Retired in 1954. Died on December 20, 1980. Source: WikipediaGroup comes with:• GOLD Hero of the Soviet Union Star. Type 2. Award # 1992.• Order of Lenin #10986. Official "DUPLICATE" award, extremely rare hand-engraved "?" andoriginal serial number done at the mint on unnumbered order.• Order of Lenin #24242. Scarce variation without dimple on reverse.• Order of Red Banner #63043. Official "REISSUE" Award.• Order of Red Banner #87631.• Order of Red Banner #139093.• Order of Red Banner 2nd Award – number erased, apparently a reissue for 2nd Red Banner first awarding (#87631).• Order of Red Banner 3rd Award – number erased, apparently a reissue for 3rd Red Banner first awarding (#139093).• Order of Red Banner 4th Award - # 963.• Order of Red Star #367780.• Medal "20th Anniversary of RKKA", type 2, converted to wear together with other orders.• Xerox copy of the official Award Card from Russian archives, listing all of the above awards. According to that document, in addition to the above listed awards, general Sokolov was also bestowed with pre-war order of Red Star (19360, order of Kutuzov 2nd class award) which is missing. Condition: Practically unworn condition on all orders, excellent enamels, most of gold-plating remains. Estimate Value $25,000 - UP
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Lot 3118 |
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Researched Group of Hero of the Soviet Union Lieutenant-General Bilaonov Pavel Semyonovich. Bilaonov Pavel Semyonovich (1919 – 1996), was a career Red Army officer. Started service in 1937, but by 1939managed to graduate military infantry school and received his first assignment as a machine-gun platoon commander. During WWII, distinguished himself in fighting at Stalingrad and 2nd Ukrainian fronts. Duringcrossing of Dnestr River in 1944, his regiment was among the first to reach the enemy’s side, and successfully repel all the counter-offensive attempts, destroying 3 tanks, 60 vehicles and taking 150 POW’s in the process. By decree of Sept. 13, 1944, "For outstanding leadership and skillful command of his regiment during crossing of Dnestr" he was bestowed with the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, with GOLD HSU Star #2279 and Order of Lenin #20928. After the war, graduated from famous Military Academy of General Staff. From 1968-1974 was serving in command of 38th Army. Retired in 1980. Died on May 28, 1996. Source: WikipediaGroup comes with:• GOLD Hero of the Soviet Union Star. Type 2. Award # 2279.• Order of Lenin #20928. Awarded with the Hero Star.• Order of Red Banner #61135. Official "REISSUE" Award.• Order of Red Banner #133515.• Order of A. Suvorov 3rd Class #10382.• Order of Red Star #176221.• Order of Red Star #3584609.Xerox copy of the official Award Card from Russian archives, listing all of the above awards. According to that document, in addition to some unnumbered medals, group is missing one more Red Star and medal "For Combat Service", both apparently length of service awards. Otherwise, the group is complete. Condition: Pristine condition on all orders, excellent enamels throughout. Beautiful dark patina on order of Suvorov. Estimate Value $15,000 - UP
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$15,600 |
Lot 3119 |
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Complete Documented DUPLICATE Group of Hero of the Socialist Labor Klimenko Kseniya Dmitrievna. Group comes with: • GOLD Hero of the Socialist Labor Star. Type 2. Award # 1855. OfficialDUPLICATE with small stamped serial number and Cyrillic "?". • Order of Lenin #73649 (issued with the GOLD Hero Star). Official DUPLICATE with small stamped serial number and Cyrillic "?". • DUPLICATE Order’s Book, listing both of the above awards. No other decorations listed. The booklet is reissued in 1986, for the original 1948 decree. • DUPLICATE Small Certificate for "Hero of Socialist Labor", issued in 1986"For outstandingly high sugar beet harvest achieved in 1947" (original award decree was in 1948). Extremely rare document in itself! Very rare complete duplicate group. Condition: Pristine condition on both awards, virtually unworn. Both documents are in excellent condition. Estimate Value $6,250 - UP
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$6,600 |
Lot 3120 |
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Complete Documented Group of Hero of the Socialist Labor to Babayan Asmik Danilovna. – One of the youngest recipients of the Labor Star ever! "For outstanding achievements in grape harvest". Babayan A.D. was only 22 when granted the Labor Hero Title, which made good propaganda. Scarce fully complete documented group. Group comes with:• GOLD Hero of the Socialist Labor Star. Type 2, variation 2. Award # 5705.• Order of Lenin #140068 (issued with the GOLD Hero Star).• Order of the Red Banner of Labor. Award # 77569.• Order’s Book, listing all three awards, Small and Large Certificates for "Hero of Socialist Labor". First two has photo attached. All three documents issued on September 16, 1950.Condition: Minor wear on awards, tinny scratched on reverse of gold star. Documents are Fine to Very Fine with stains and lose pages. Estimate Value $4,750 - UP
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$4,800 |
Lot 3121 |
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Documented Group of Hero of the Socialist Labor to Bobrik A.R. (1927-1981). Granted for Delivery to the State Agricultural and Livestock Products. Group comes with: • GOLD Hero of the Socialist Labor Star. Type 2, variation 3. Award # 17277. • Order of Lenin # 310390.• Award booklet issued on April 28, 1971 listed those two awards only.• Small Certificate for the Hero of Socialist Labor.Condition: All items are in Mint condition. Estimate Value $3,500 - UP
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$4,080 |
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