Silver VVO & Urkunde 1978

[Jeff Mack]

This arrived from Germany yesterday. It's a nice example of a later Silver VVO, issued in 1978 (no back mark). The medal shows honest aging. The case is in excellent shape, as is the Urkunde. However, the cover had an ink spill on the bottom of it, and the clean up was only partially successful. There are three pictures at my site below. No picture of the back, it did not turn out.
http://www.pbase.com/202mpco/image/52534410
Jeff Mack

PS I added a picture of the back of the Silver VVO and the Bronze for comparison!

[torstenbel]

HI Jeff, since noone else seems to want to comment on your purchase, I will..;-))...I think it looks great I just bought my first VVO last week and can't wait to hold it in my hands soon enough...Cheers, Torsten.

This arrived from Germany yesterday. It's a nice example of a later Silver VVO, issued in 1978 (no back mark). The medal shows honest aging. The case is in excellent shape, as is the Urkunde. However, the cover had an ink spill on the bottom of it, and the clean up was only partially successful. There are three pictures at my site below. No picture of the back, it did not turn out.
http://www.pbase.com/202mpco/image/52534410
Jeff Mack

[Ralph P]

Thanks, Torsten for stepping forward for all of us... Also, do you know the timeframe of your VVO medal you are getting???

Jeff, Thanks for posting your VVO medal with its award. I know you said that there were no pictures of the back of the medal, but could you describe what the back of the medal looks like. Thanks...

HI Jeff, since noone else seems to want to comment on your purchase, I will..;-))...I think it looks great I just bought my first VVO last week and can't wait to hold it in my hands soon enough...Cheers, Torsten.

[torstenbel]

Thanks, Torsten for stepping forward for all of us... Also, do you know the timeframe of your VVO medal you are getting???
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Ralph, it is the 1984 to 1989 version...not terribly exiting I know, but nevertheless the first one that I have ever bought...;-))...Cheers, Torsten.

[Ralph P]

Torsten, when you do get your VVO medal, please post it on the forum. For me, I am always interesting in seeing other DDR medals no matter what version they are. Also, congrats in getting your first VVO medal...

Ralph, it is the 1984 to 1989 version...not terribly exiting I know, but nevertheless the first one that I have ever bought...;-))...Cheers, Torsten.

[Roy Queen]

Very nice silver VVO, and certificate! This is the first time that I have seen a gray box for the VVO. Here is my bronze VVO in a red box.

[torstenbel]

Hi Roy, it is the bronze in a red box that I bought..Cheers, Torsten.

[Mike G.]

These VVO Medals are always a nice addtion to medals collection.

Congratulations to all three - Jeff; Torsten; and Roy.

[Roy Queen]

These VVO Medals are always a nice addtion to medals collection.

Congratulations to all three - Jeff; Torsten; and Roy.

Thanks Mike!

I must say that Jeff has the catch of the day with his silver VVO. I really think that the enamel around the hammer/square is a real eye catcher!

[torstenbel]

Hi Guys, I have got my VVO now and here is a pic of the back of the medal...can anyone tell me which years this one is for?? The ribbon bars are screwed together and the star is removable...is this Bartels version d or e? I am a little confused by that...Cheers, Torsten.

[OSTDEUTSCHLAND]

Hi Guys, I have got my VVO now and here is a pic of the back of the medal...can anyone tell me which years this one is for?? The ribbon bars are screwed together and the star is removable...is this Bartels version d or e? I am a little confused by that...Cheers, Torsten.

Hallo Torsten,
es ist eine der letzten Ausgaben des VVO.Bei der letzten Variante war der Nadelbock "geklammert",bei Deinem Stück ist er noch angeschraubt.
hier noch ein paar Bilder von älteren Varianten.

Die alten Kästen

[OSTDEUTSCHLAND]

Hallo Torsten,
es ist eine der letzten Ausgaben des VVO.Bei der letzten Variante war der Nadelbock "geklammert",bei Deinem Stück ist er noch angeschraubt.
hier noch ein paar Bilder von älteren Varianten.

Die alten Kästen

....der "Silberne"VVO

[OSTDEUTSCHLAND]

....der "Silberne"VVO

.....die Punze

[OSTDEUTSCHLAND]

.....die Punze

.....hier noch mal die Aufhänung,bei den alten Stücken konnte mann den Stern nicht Abhängen

[OSTDEUTSCHLAND]

.....hier noch mal die Aufhänung,bei den alten Stücken konnte mann den Stern nicht Abhängen

....der "Bronze"VVO,hier mit Glatter Rückseite