Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 95

THE NEW YORK SALE

ORDERS OF THE USSR

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2587		Researched Hero of the Soviet Union Gold Star. Type 2. Award # 3193. Issued to Zemtsov Nikolai Andreevich (1917-2002) �. A Legendary Black Sea Navy Scout. Granted title of the Hero of Soviet Union for participation in various intelligence operations, displaying bravery and courage by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet on January 22, 1944. Comes with archival and other research material. Condition: Moderate wear, some digs and scratches. Great eye appeal. Better than average. Estimate $6,000UP ?????? ??????? ????????? - ???????? ?????? ????????????????? ?????? ????? ????????????? ????? ?????? ? ??????-??????? ????? ? 1938 ???? ?????????? ? ??????????? ??????? ?????? ? ??????????? ?????????? ? ?????? ??????????-???????? ?????? ?????? ??????????? ? ??????? 1941 ???? ?????????? ? ?????????? ? ?????????? ?????????-???????????? ????????? ???????? ? ??????? 1942 ???? ???????????????? ????? ????????? ? ??? ?????????? ? ????????? ???? ? ??????????? ????????? ??????? «?????????». ? ??? 1943 ???? ?????? ??????????? ??? ????????????? ??????? ??????? ???? ???????? ? ?????? ????? ? ?????? ?????? ???????? ? ?????????? ?? ????????? ??????????? ???????? ?????? ?????? 1945 ???? ? ????????? ??????? ? ??????-????? ?????? ?? ??????? ??????? ??????????? 50-????? ? 55-????? ?????? View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,260
Lot 2588		Order of Lenin. Type 4. Award # 94279. 22K GOLD and Platinum. Type 4. "Round" variation, with dimple on reverse and legend "monetny dvor". Condition: Excellent condition, flawless enamels. Estimate $1,250UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,652
Lot 2589		Order of Lenin. Type 4. 22K GOLD and Platinum. �Round� Variation, with dimple on reverse. Award number has been accurately removed and replaced with word �??????� � Moscow. An interesting and unusual artifact of the Soviet Era. Condition: Choice and problem free. Estimate $1,500UP Ex �Moreira Collection� Sale, Part 2. Supperior Galleries, Beverly Hills, CA, December 10-11, 1988, lot # 1444. Comes with tag. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2590		Order of Lenin. Type 5. Award # 361587. 22K GOLD and Platinum. Type 5. LMD. "Oval" variation, with legend on reverse "Leningrad monetny dvor". Condition: Excellent condition, flawless enamels. Estimate $1,250UP View details	Realized $1,534
Lot 2591		Documented and Researched Group of Battalion Commissar Koshelev G.M. Major Koshelev Grigory Mikhailovich participated in Soviet military conflicts of. Group comes with: � Order of the Red Banner #2269 (Type 1, �mirror� reverse). � Order of the Red Banner 2nd Award #1334 (Type 2, "monetny dvor", screwback. w/Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel, 9 out of 10 condition, which is extremely high for these awards!). � Order of the Patriotic War 2nd Class #4472 (Type 1, suspension. Very rare variation with stick-pin and serial number at 3 o�clock. w/Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel, 8 out of 10 condition). � Orders Book, listing all of the above awards (plus another Red Star, which is missing). � 1938 Lake Hasan Badge with Certificate. � Copies of complete archival research from the Central Archive of the Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation, containing award cards, military records, citations, decrees, etc. Main paperwork includes English translation. Highly collectable grouping of rare early orders in top condition. Condition: Both Red Banners are in immaculate, close to mint condition, with only a few tiny enamel chips, Patriotic War 2nd class has enamel repaired at 12 o�clock. Estimate $7,500UP Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel for Order of Red Banner 2nd Award #1334. Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel for Order of Patriotic War 2ndClass #4472. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,915
Lot 2592		Documented and Researched Group of Hero of the Soviet Union Guards Colonel Zaitsev I.D. Guards Colonel Zaitsev Ivan Dmitrievich � commander of 40th En. Bestowed the title of Hero of the Soviet Union for successful support and execution of crossing of Oder River, while breaking through the enemy defenses, and capturing the city of Keltse. Group comes with: � Order of Kutuzov II Class #1219 (Type 2, screwback). � Order of the Red Banner #43901 (Type 1, screwback). � Order of the Red Banner #3761 (Type 1, screwback, extremely rare variation without mintmark, with less than a handful observed). � Order of the Patriotic War I Class #24404. � Order of the Red Star #852954. � Order of the Red Banner of Labor #406690. � Orders Book, listing all of the above awards (nothing is missing). � Another Orders Book for the Hero Star and corresponding Order of Lenin only (the items themselves were kept by the family). � Research copies from Central Archive of the Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation, confirming all awards and orders books (additionally, all citations can be obtained for free from public site podvignaroda.ru) Condition: first Red Banner has enamel loss, the Red Banner 2nd award has very minor enamel chips only, both have been reconverted to suspension and back, the screws are not original, the rest of items show normal signs of wear only. Estimate $30,000UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2593		Researched Group of Hero of the Soviet Union Guards Major Mel�nikov I.S. Guards Major Mel�nikov Ivan Semyonovich, born 1914, was a reconnaissance pilot, serving with 98th Guards Separate Reconnaissance Air Regiment (directly reporting to Supreme Command of Air Force of Red Army). By 1945, he flew over 100 combat missions on long distance visual and photo reconnaissance, deep behind enemy lines. The title of Hero of the Soviet Union was bestowed on him by decree of June 29, 1945. Retired in 1960. Died on Feb. 3, 1981. Group comes with: � Order of Lenin #52125 (issued with the GOLD Hero Star). � Order of the Red Banner #107027. � Order of the Red Banner 2nd Award #16562. � Order of the Red Banner 3rd Award #3774. � Copies of complete official archival research from the Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation, including Personal File, with award card, citations. Commendations, military record (contains photo), etc. � Original black and white 4" x 6" photo. � Copy of biography from the �Heroes of the Soviet Union� reference book. Condition: Excellent vintage condition on all orders, with only a few tiny enamel chips. Estimate $4,000UP View details	Realized $6,195
Lot 2594		Order of the Red Banner 2nd Award. Award # 21252. Moscow Mint. Silver, red and white enamels. Condition: Mint condition, full gold-plating. Estimate $1,000UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $944
Lot 2595		Order of the Red Banner 4th Award. Award # 1981. 1951. Moscow Mint. Silver, red and white enamels. Scarce. Condition: Excellent condition with problem free enamels. Estimate $4,000UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,720
Lot 2596		Complete Documented and Researched Group of Captain Kurinny I.F. Group comes with: � Order of the Red Banner #155080. � Order of the Patriotic War II Class #143306. � Order of the Red Star #3230831. � Medal �For Combat Service� #437974. � Medal �For Combat Service�, unnumbered. � Orders Book, listing all of the above awards (no other awards listed). � Copies of official archival research from the Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation, including 3 citations. Condition: Red Banner shows some suspension repair, Patriotic War has some signs of wear on red enamel, the numbered �Combat Service� medal is missing some enamel from the �CCCP� letters, good vintage condition otherwise with uniform medium patina on all items and nice eye appeal overall. Estimate $250UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $236
Lot 2597		Documented and Researched Group of Colonel-General Kozhukhov L.I. Colonel-General of Artillery Kozhukhov Leonid Iustinovich was a high ranking career officer. Born in 1903, and only having an elementary education, he joined the Red Army in 1919, fought in the Civil War against Denikin and Makhno, and served continuously until the Great Purges of 1937-1938 almost ended his distinguished career. In June 1938 he was arrested, discharged from RKKA, and was kept under NKVD watch for 2 years. Luckily for him, the case against him was closed, and in 1940 he was admitted back to RKKA, all charges against him dropped, all awards/ranks returned. By the beginning of war, Kozhukhov was serving as Commander of the 423rd artillery company, 158th Rifle Division. During WWII, general Kozhukhov distinguished himself numerous times, reached the rank of Major-General, and by the end of the war occupied a position of Commander of the 10th Artillery Corps. Retired as Colonel-General in 1961. Died in 1974. Group comes with: � Order of Kutuzov II Class #1616 (w/Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel, 9 out of 10 condition). � Order of Lenin #24481 (w/Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel, 8 out of 10 condition). � Order of the Red Banner #18588 (official REISSUE for screwback type). � Order of the Red Banner 4th Award #333 (w/Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel, 9 out of 10 condition). � Order of the Red Banner 6th Award #65 (w/Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel, 99% condition). � Orders Book (contains photo), listing all of the above awards (plus several other decorations, which are missing). � Copies of complete Personal File from the Central Archive of the Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation, containing all award cards, military records, citations, attestations, etc. Main paperwork includes English translation. Extremely rare and highly important group. Condition: Red Banner �reissue� is in flawless condition, the rest of items have very high condition ratings, as specified in their corresponding Certificates of Authenticity. Estimate $50,000UP Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel for Order of Kutuzov II Class #1616. Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel for Order of Lenin #24481. Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel for Order of Red Banner 4th Award #333. Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel for Order of Red Banner 6th Award #65. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $61,950
Lot 2598		Order of Suvorov 1st Class. Type 2. Award #438. Gold and Platinum. Type 2, screwback. Original silver nut. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel, extremely high 9.5 out of 10 condition rating. Plate item � this award is illustrated in the world-famous reference book on Soviet awards �Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals�, by P. McDaniel and P. Schmidt. Rare. Condition: Absolutely mint condition with flawless enamels, as confirmed by the Certificate of Authenticity. The serial number. Estimate $100,000UP Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel. Published in: �Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals�, by P. McDaniel and P. Schmidt � plate item! View details	Unsold
Lot 2599		Order of Suvorov 2nd Class. Type 2. Award # 1035. Gold and silver. Screwback. Comes with original silver screwback nut. Condition: Excellent enamels in the letters of legend, crisp details on the center medallion, medium patina, problem free. Estimate $12,500UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $15,340
Lot 2600		Order of Suvorov 2nd Class. Type 2. Award # 1617. Gold and silver. Screwback. Comes with original silver screwback nut. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity from A. Merezhko. Condition: Some scratches on reverse around serial number, without any alternations of affecting clarity. Replaced enamel in the letters, replaced reverse rivets. Nonetheless, crisp details on medallion, with silky medium patina. Estimate $9,000UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2601		Documented Order of Suvorov 3rd Class. Type 1. Award # 804. Early first type award, on suspension and with stick-pin. Comes with related award book to Averin M.P., listed Suvorov 3rd Class and five other awards. Photograph of Averin M.P. is attached to the booklet. Rare. Condition: Base star with Suvorov is original to the type. Suspension and pinback apparently replaced. Once converted to type 2 and professionally converted back. Overall nice and presentable. Estimate $12,500UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2602		Documented and Researched Group of Guards Major Ryabko V.F. Group comes with: � Order of Kutuzov III Class #1906. Estimate $5,000UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,956
Lot 2603		COMPLETE Documented and Researched Group of Guards Major Orlenko V.V. Major Orlenko Vasiliy Vasilievich joined Red Army in 1936. His last place of service during WWII was as Heavy Artillery Battalion Commander in the 234th Guards Heavy Artillery Regiment. Estimate $3,000UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2604		Order of Nevsky. Type 3. Award # 17393. � Order of the Patriotic War II Class #28957. Estimate $1,400UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2605		Order of the Patriotic War 2nd Class. Type 1. Award # 203. � Order of the Red Star #334155. Estimate $2,750UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,304
Lot 2606		Order of the Patriotic War 2nd Class. Type 1. � Medal �For Liberation of Warsaw� w/Certificate. Estimate $750UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $708
Lot 2607		Researched Order of the Red Star. Type 2, �Transitional�. � Medal �For Victory over Germany� w/Certificate. Estimate $3,500UP Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,145
Lot 2608		Order of the Red Star. Type 3. � Orders Book, listing all of the above awards (plus several other decorations, which are missing). Estimate $1,000UP Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2609		Documented Order of Red Star. Type 3. � 1985 Order of Patriotic War I Class #753004 with separate Orders Book. Estimate $1,000UP Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2610		Order of Red Star. Type 3. � Ukrainian Order of B. Khmelnitsky III Class #37122 with separate Orders Book. Estimate $1,250UP Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,124
Lot 2611		Researched Order of Red Star. Type 5. � 10 Jubilee USSR Medal Certificates. Estimate $1,250UP Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,065
Lot 2612		Researched Order of Red Star. Type 4. � 2 Jubilee Ukrainian Medal Certificates. Estimate $250UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $496
Lot 2613		Complete Documented and Researched Group of Sergeant Balder P.A. � 5 Jubilee Badge Certificates. Estimate $500UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 2614		Order of Glory 2nd Class. Award # 22853. � 3 Jubilee USSR Medal Certificates issued to veteran�s wife. Estimate $500UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2615		Documented Set of Full Cavalier of Order of Glory. Complete set of all 3 classes. Comes with special Full Cavalier of Order of Glory Order�s Book, iss. � 2 Jubilee USSR Medal Certificates issued to veteran�s daughter. Estimate $10,000UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $15,340
Lot 2616		COMPLETE Documented Group of Mamedov Bala Kerim Abdul Kerim Ogli. � Officer�s Military ID. Estimate $4,000UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $708
Lot 2617		Order for Service to Motherland in the Armed Forces of the USSR 3rd Class. Award # 27842. � Original Stalin�s Gratification diploma for capturing of Gdansk. Estimate $250UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $372
Lot 2618		Documented Order for Service to Motherland in the Armed Forces of the USSR 3rd Class. Award # 28352. � Copy of the official archival paperwork from Central Archive of the Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation, confirming all his awards and service records (citations can be obtained for free from public site podvignaroda.ru) Condition: Kutuzov shows normal wear, full length screw and original silver nut, Red Banner apparently has a connecting loop repaired by a veteran, plus minor enamel restorations and chips, Red Star has enamel chips and scratches (not penetrating to the metal, though), Patriotic War 2nd class was apparently converted to screwback and back at some point, but the connecting loop was never removed, and enamels are all fine, showing normal signs of wear only. Estimate $300UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $448
Lot 2619		Order for Personal Courage. Award # 00783. Silver, red and white enamels, gold plating. Condition: Mint and problem free. Estimate $1,000UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $974
Lot 2620		Order of Red Banner of Labor. Type 2. Award # 5731. Silver. Type 2. Screwback. Multi-piece construction. Variation with small �mondvor� mintmark and double-tier screwpost base. Maker�s marks �KP� at 5 o�clock on reverse. Comes with original silver screwback nut. Scarce variation with double-tier screwpost base. Condition: One of the rivets is loose, good vintage condition otherwise, with only small scratches and signs of honest wear. Estimate $1,000UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,180
Lot 2621		Order of Badge of Honor. Type 2. Award # 15360. Silver. Type 2. Screwback. Multi-piece construction. Variation with �mondvor� mintmark and serial number at 5 o�clock. Comes with original silver screwback nut. Condition: Good vintage condition, shows average wear, one letter 'C' in CCCP is missing. Nice overall. Estimate $500UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $679
Lot 2622		Order of Friendship among People. Award # 51953. Silver. Multi-piece construction, multi-colored enamels. Condition: Problem free. Estimate $250UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $307
Lot 2623		Order of October Revolution. Award # 18186. Silver. Multi-piece construction, enamels. Type 1, with 4 rivets on reverse. Condition: Mint condition with medium patina over gold plating. Estimate $250UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $295
Lot 2624		Order of Labor Glory 2nd Class. Award # 13816. Silver. Multi-piece construction, red and blue enamels. Condition: Mint condition with problem free enamels. Estimate $150UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $378
Lot 2625		Medal �For 20th Anniversary of the RKKA�. Award #15660. 1938 medal. Silver. Type 1, on rectangular suspension, with numbered nut. Condition: Red enamel has a few scratches, excellent otherwise. Estimate $750UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $885
Lot 2626		Medal �For 20th Anniversary of the RKKA�. Unnumbered. 1938 medal. Silver. Type 2, converted to a 5-sided suspension. Condition: Red enamel has been replaced, artificial patina applied on the obverse, still scarce original medal showing minimal wear. Estimate $250UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $224