Ken's Russian Case #1

[mott5ranch]

I hope this works. I'm at a different computer with different....nevermind the BS. Check these medals out! I'll let Ken explain row by row.

[JensF.]

Hmm........ I would say.... Ken is cool!

[Ken Jasper]

Gary,

Again due to the fact that I use a very basic "intenet appliance" I can't see the image. If you tell me what number is on the reverse of the photo, I can give a blow by blow description. Thanks.
Ken

[Gene]

Nice collection. I'm looking for a fairly priced Nevsky

[Daniel Krause]

nice collection!
Congratulations!!

Best regards

Daniel

[Ken Jasper]

Thank you for your comments, gentlemen. With the mention of the Nevsky, I know which group this is even though I still can't see the image,

First row:

Hero of Socialist Labor
State Prize 1st class; 1960s issue to replece Stalin Prize
Same as above, but 2nd class
Same as above, 3rd class
State Prize, 1st class, 1970s issue
Russian Federation State Prize, 1990s issue

Second row:

Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky, 3rd class
Order of Alexander Nevsky
Orde of Red Star (WWII issue per seial number)
Order of Motherland Service, 3rd class
Badge for the Battle of Lake Khasan

[Ken Jasper]

Third row:

Order of Patriotic War, 1st class (WWII issue)
Same as above, but in 2nd classs
Centennial of Lenin, civilian issue
Same as above, but miliary issue
Centennial of Lenin, foreigner issue
Khalingol Badge

Fourth row:

Order of Mother Heroine
Order of the Glory of Motherhood, 1st class
same as above, 2nd class
same as above, 3rd class
Motherhood Medal, 1st class
Motherhood medal, 2nd class

[Ken Jasper]

Fifth row:

Economic Competition Prize
Literature Prise
? - not sure of this one
Honored Railroad Worker badge
Honored Metro Worker badge
Distinguished MVD Worker badge

Sixth Row:

Excellent Worker of the MVD badge
Honored District Inspector of the Militia badge
Distinguished Fireman of the MVD badge
Excellent MVD Worker badge, 1985 issue
50th Anniversary of the KGB
60th Anniversary of the KGB
70th Anniversary of the KGB

Seventh row:

Delegates badge
Four Delegates badges to Komsomol Congresses

[mott5ranch]

Can you see them now? Is there anything on my end that I need to do to show these so you can see them? They look pretty good from here. I blew up the photo as much as I could without making it monster size. I formatted it to jpeg and posted it from the scanner. I can see the shinney real GOLD in the top row very clearly.

[Ken Jasper]

Gary,

Still can't see 'em. It is not you, it is the severe limitations of this system I use. One day I wil buy a real computer, but now the money goes or militaria and guns!

To all, in addition to the Hero of Socialist Labor, the 1st Class State Prizes are 23k gold, The other State Prizes are plated silver.

[McCulloh]

Wow!!!!!!!

Woww!!!!
I agree, Ken is very cool.
Ken any good stories about these medals were acquired?
Inquiring minds.....
JeMc

[Ken Jasper]

Jeff,

Sorry, no interesting stories in regard to any of these, but there are some stories about some of the medals in cases yet to be shown.
Ken

[mott5ranch]

I'll get right on that and post the others in new threads. It's the beginning of a new semester and we've got a new Dean. Everyone is campaigning for the select classes. I haven't posted the other pictures as soon as I should have. But, I will.

[Ken Jasper]

Gary,
Thanks. I hope you didn't take my reply to Jeff as a criticism. I really appreciate your help. BYW, I had the Sig out at the range last Friday. Geez that thing is a tack driver. It makes me look really gooid.
Ken

[mott5ranch]

So many wants and desires...........

so little time and money....................The Sig is high on the list.

Ken, I didn't take it as criticism, it's more of me thinking out loud and letting you know I haven't forgotten. I should have posted more by now, so I'll get off the fence Monday and do it.