REFERENCE BOOKS
 

2  3  		A Checklist of Soviet Orders and Medals.
by D. Markov
New York, 1997. Text in English. No illustrations.

The booklet lists all types and varieties of all Soviet Orders and Medals up to date. Very convenient packet size checklist, where every type and variation has its own code number. Each listing is provided with an estimate of rarity and availability based on ten grade scale.

This checklist is oriented to those who have basic understanding of the subject material and uses the book "The Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals" by P. McDaniel and P. Schmitt as the main reference.

Pictoral carbon cover.
$5.00
 

2  3  4  		THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO SOVIET ORDERS AND MEDALS.
by P. McDaniel and P.Schmidt
Arlington, 1997. Text in English. 409 pages.
OUT OF PRINT!!!

630 best quality color photographs of obverse and reverse of all types and varieties of Soviet Orders and Medals.
50 black and white photos of recipients wearing their decorations.

  • -Rarity rating for all types and variations;
  • -Serial number ranges for every serial numbered order and medal;
  • -History of each ordre and medal;
  • -Statues and regulations for each order and medal;
  • -A great deal of information including photographs of fakes of Soviet orders and medals;
  • -Highest quality paper. Large format. Hard cover with a dust cover.
Only a few copies left. Brand new, unused, and in MINT CONDITION.
$160
 

2  3  4  5  		Order of Lenin. Order of Stalin (Project). History of Institution, Evolution and Variations.
by Valeriy Durov.
Moscow, 2005. 143 pp.

Profusely illustrated in color and black and white thought out the text. Text in Russian. Follio – 12 by 9 in. MINT.

This is the first publication of the Encyclopedia of Soviet Awards series. Provides Photos of all known variations of the Order of Lenin are of extraordinary quality, with detailed close-ups. Excellent dept research on the subject. Books has many names of recipients, minute details of manufacture process and a lot more. MUST for Soviet award collectors.
$59.00
 

2  3  4  		Soviet Naval Commanders Orders: Order of Ushakov, Order of Nakhimov.
by V. Durov and A. Pavlikov.
Moscow, 2005. Text in Russian. Folio 12 by 8.5 in. Laminated card cover. 141 pp.
Well illustrated throughout the text in color and black and white. MINT.

Book covers variations of Order of Nakhimov and Order of Ushakov 1 st and 2 nd classes. It also provides large amount of information on technological process used during the manufacture of these rare and spectacular decorations.

Important part of the book is a complete list of all recipients of both classes of these orders, given by the serial number. It completely resolves the archival research issue for those rare Soviet orders. All one needs to do is to have this book in his library.
$92.00
 
  Heroes of the Soviet Union 2 Volumes set.
Encyclopedia. Moscow 1987-1888. 2 volumes.
Complete reference listed all Heroes of the Soviet Union. Text in Russian. Large folio. Hard bound in red cloth. Very fine clean set. Scarce and long out of print.

This encyclopedia lists all recipients of the Hero of the Soviet Union Gold star and its title. Provides picture, biographical and historical essay, list of main awards and bibliography on each recipient.
$160.00
 

2  3  		Marshals of the Soviet Union.
Moscow, 1996. Russian text.
Laminated pictorial soft cover, 95 pp. About 8 x 5.5 in. Mint.

Book provides biographies of all Marshals of the Soviet Union, each accompanied by b/w photo. Prototypes issues of Marshal stars are shown in color. Also, several color pictures of Soviet Marshal uniform.
$16.00
 

2  3  4  5  		Medals of the USSR.
by A. Volodin and N. Merlai.
St. Petersburg, 1997.
Laminated hard cover. Text in Russian and partially in English. 290 color and black and white illustrations. Pictorial laminated hard cover. 7 by 10 in. MINT.

Published in the same format and a logical continuation of series of Kutsenko’s “Orders of the USSR” and “Orders of the Russian Republics”.
$38.00
 

2  3  4  		Badges of Russian Emigration, 1920 – 1990.
by A. Okorokov.
Moscow, 2005.
Text in Russian. Hard cover. 174 pp. 6 by 9 in. Color photos and black and white drawings. MINT.

This long awaited reference covers badges of Russian emigration starting from internment camps such as Gallipoli, Lemnos and others going to numerous Russian societies and organization badges in exile, badges of Imperial Russian house, religious organizations, others. Extremely important on the subject.
$35.00
 
  Orders and Badges of Distinction of the White Movement.
by A. Chichikalov.
Moscow, 2004.
Laminated pictorial hard cover. Text in Russian. Illustrated in color and black and white. 8 by 10 ½ in. MINT.

Detailed description, photos and drawings of 93 badges of the period. Each accompanied by the history of the badge and related events. A MUST reference of Russian Civil War badges and also on those made by Russian Army in exile.
$36.00
 

2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  		Awards of Russia. 1698-1917. In 3 volumes.
by S. Shishkov.
Dnepropetrovsk, 2003.
In English and Russian. Hard cover in pictorial dust cover. 315, 448 and 402 pp. 11.5 by 8.5 in. Profusely illustrated in color and black and white. Print run 1,000 copies. MINT.

A luxury edition. Rich on illustrations of Imperial Russian orders and their varieties, portraitures and photographs of the time shown Russian orders, award and historical documents. Provides listing of major manufacture variations and a lot more. This three-volume set is undeniably a big step ahead in then development of collecting of Imperial Russian Orders and understanding the subject.
$450.00
 

2  3  4  		Badges and Jettons of the Russian Imperial Navy, 1696-1917.
by V. Dotsenko, A. Boynovich, V. Kupruchin.
St. Petersburg, C. 2004.
Volume 1 (volume 2 covers Soviet period). Russian text, hard laminated cover. 240 pp. 6.5 by 9 in. MINT.

Detailed catalog of 220 badges, jettons and medals. Each entry accompanied by color picture, description historical information.
$19.00
 

2  3  4  		Breast Badges of Imperial Russia.
by Robert Werlich and Serge Andolenko.
"Collector's Library" series. St. Petersburg, 1994. 2nd Russian edition. Text in Russian. Hard cover. 211 pp. 8.5 by 11 in. MINT.

A classical reference on the topic.
$35.00
 

2  3  4  		Badges and Jettons of the Russian Navy, 1917-1945.
by V. Dotsenko, A. Boynovich and others.
St. Petersburg, 2004. Russian text, hard laminated cover. 144 pp. 6.5 by 9 in. MINT.

Very comprehensive research, with color photos of over 172 badges. Each photo is accompanied by a very detailed description and history of the badge. The book contains massive amount of previously unpublished information.
$20.00
 

2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  		History of Awards and Insignia of Russian MVD, 1802-2002.
by M. Rogov.
Moscow, 2004. Text in Russian. Text in Russian. Fully illustrated in color. 543 pp. 12 by 10 in. MINT.

This huge volume is an encyclopedia on the topic. The first so complete and complex reference on the subject. Covers all fields of Imperial Russian and Soviet era Law Enforcement, such as Police, Internal forces, Fire fighters, Border Guards, other agencies. Absolutely MUST for collectors of these arias.

The book is divided into 8 major parts:

- State awards (orders, medals and badges);
- Service badges and insignia;
- Jubilee and commemorative badges of MVD services and units;
- Badges of the MVD schools;
- Badges commemorating MVD events;
- Sports badges;
- Badges of Veteran and Civic organizations;
- Table medals.

$65.00
 

2  3  		Award Watches of the Russian Imperial Army.
by A. Vilkov.
Moscow, 2004. Text in Russian. Hard cover. Fully illustrated in color and black and white. 111 pp. 11 by 8.5 in. MINT.

Very comprehensive catalog on the subject. Much of previously unpublished information. A truly step ahead in understanding this collector’s field. Richly published.
$40.00
 

2  3  		Jettons of the Russian Imperial Army.
by D. Peters and T. Il'ina.
Moscow, 2004. "Collector's Library" series. Text in Russian. Hard cover. 142 pp. Illustrated in black and white. 9 by 11 in. MINT.

This is a very detailed and most comprehensive up to date catalog on the subject. Covers 228 jettons. Very detailed description of each item. MUST for Russian badges and jettons collectors.
$55.00
 

 		Badge of Distinction of the Military Order with the Cipher of Alexander I for the Veterans of Prussian Army.
by D. Peters.
(Moscow), 2005. Text in Russian. Some illustrations. 6 by 8 ½ in. 230 pp. MINT.

Book provides a complete listing of all 4,263 receipients of the cross, their rank and some other record, where known. An superb and complete reference, based on detailed archival research.
$30.00
 

 		Receipients of St George Cross of Preobrazhenskiy Life Guard Regiment during the Period of the Great War of 1914-1918.
by M. Vasil'ev.
Moscow, 1999. Text in Russian. Soft bound. Print run 1,000 copies. 244 pp. MINT.

One of the series, listed almost every St. George Cross (all four classes) receipient in this unit by the award serial number and also alphabetically by the name. Basic information on the on the hero and his action is also provided.
$19.00
 
  Receipients of St George Cross of Pavlovskiy Life Guard Regiment, during the Period of the Great War of 1914-1918.
by M. Vasil'ev.
Moscow, 2000. Text in Russian. Soft bound. 5.5 by 8 in. 224 pp plus 5 pages of b/w photographs. MINT.

One of the series, listed almost every St. George Cross (all four classes) receipient in this unit by the award serial number and also alphabetically by the name. Basic information on the on the hero and his action is also provided.
$19.00
 

 		Receipients of St George Cross of Litovskiy (Lithuanian) Life Guard Regiment during the Period of the Great War of 1914-1918.
by I. Markin.
Moscow, 1998. 5.5 by 8 in. 235 pp. MINT.

One of the series, listed almost every St. George Cross (all four classes) receipient in this unit by the award serial number and also alphabetically by the name. Basic information on the on the hero and his action is also provided.
$19.00
 

 		Receipients of St George Cross of Life Guard Yeager Regiment during the Period of the Great War of 1914-1918.
by M. Vasil’ev.
Moscow, 2002. 5.5 by 8 in. 218 pp.. MINT.

One of the series, listed almost every St. George Cross (all four classes) receipient in this unit by the award serial number and also alphabetically by the name. Basic information on the on the hero and his action is also provided.
$19.00
 

 		Receipients of St George Cross of Semyonovskiy Life Guard Regiment during the Period of the Great War of 1914-1918.
by S. Patrikeev.
Moscow, 2002. 5.5 by 8 in. 308 pp.. MINT.

One of the series, listed almost every St. George Cross (all four classes) receipient in this unit by the award serial number and also alphabetically by the name. Basic information on the on the hero and his action is also provided.
$19.00
 
  Breast Badges of the USSR of the Era of Labor Victories, 1920-1940.
by A. Zsak, I. Kalistratov, V. Voronchenko.
Ekaterinburg, 2004 "Collector's Library" series. Text in Russian. In full color. Pictorial laminated hard cover. 207 pp. 7 by 10 in. MINT.

Book offers close-up photos of over 350 Soviet badges. Both obverse and reverse sides are shown. Many badges are published for the first time. Certificates to many of those badges are also well represented. Detailed info on manufacture dates, maker’s mark, makers. Very useful and MUST on the topic.
$60.00
 
  Uniforms of the Russian Air Force, Volume 1 (1890 - 1935).
by A. Kibovsky, A. Stepanov, K. Tsyplenkov.
Moscow, 2004. Russian text with English captions explaining illustrations and photos. Pictorial hard cover with dust jacket. 277 pp. Follio: 12.5 by 9.5 in. MINT.

Book is a MUST for Russian uniform and aviation collectors and historian.
$55.00
 

2  3  4  5  		Marshals and Fleet Admirals of the USSR, by A.Kutsenko - 2001.
375pp. Large format (8 1/2" x 12").
Print run of only 1000 copies!!
Includes vital information on awards of all Soviet Marshals and Admirals of the USSR (S/N's, dates of issue, etc.).
Many b/w photos of them in full regalia, plus some in color.
Also, some information and photos of uniforms, cold weapons, etc.
Very useful reference! A must for serious Soviet Orders collector.
Text in Russian.
$90.00
 

2  3  		Werlich R. RUSSIAN Orders, Decorations and Medals including those of Imperial Russia, the Provisional Government, the Civil War and the Soviet Union.
Second edition, Washington, 1981.
160 pages, profusely illustrated in color and w/b pictures.
Comprehensive historical background for each award.
Text in English. Hardbound edition. 220 by 288 mm. MINT.
$75.00
 

2  3  		Werlich R. Jettons of Imperial Russia.
Washington, 1985. 128 pages, fully illustrated in color.
Catalog of 227 Imperial Russian Jettons, in Gold, Silver, enameled.
A standard reference on the topic.
Text in English. Hardbound edition. 157 by 237 mm. MINT.
$60.00
 
  NUMISMATICS AND FALERISTICS.
International coin trend magazine.
Kiev, Ukraine. Quarterly periodic magazine since 1997. The only one permanent periodic on numismatics and faleristics in the former Soviet Republics. Very informative and well illustrated. Many articles by well-known authorities in Russian/Soviet faleristics, with hard to find informtion. In four languages: Russian, Ukrainian, English and German. Subscription is $US 20 per 4 issues and (index ‘40675’). Pictorial color softcovers. Quarto.
24 issues were published. Back issues available.
$5.00 (per issue)
 

2  3  		Guide to Russian Silver Hallmarks.
By P. Paulson.
Washington, DC 1976. In English. 34 pages.
Carbon cover. Mint.
A very informative guide for this hard-to-get information topic.
$15
 

2  3  4  		Guide to Russian Works of Art.
By P. Paulson.
Washington, DC 1980. 122 pages. Text in English.
An important key and friendly to use reference on most types of Russian Antiques.
Profusely illustrated in black and white.
Quarto. Soft cover. Long out of print. Mint condition.
This book is been one of our best sellers. We sold over 200 copies over the years. We also use it almost every day as a reference.
Table of contents:
-Russian Sculptures
-Tips on collecting Bronzes
-List of Russian Sculpturs
-Cast and Casting
-List of signatures of Russian Sculpturs
-Classifications of Enamels
-Various methods of enameling
-Faberge Workmasters and other makers
-Famous Russian Niello crafsmen
-Important 19th and 20th cent. Enamelers
-Introduction to Russian Icon
-The Icon and the spirit of Orthodoxy
-Technique of Iconography
-The Icon Riza
-The dating of Icons
-Church Slavonic letters and numbers
-List of Icons dedicated to Mother of God
-Crosses
-Manual to Orthodox Divine Services
-The Holy Virgin in Iconography
-Russian Embroidery
-Russian Porcelain
-Imperial Porcelain Factory Marks
-Russian samovars
-List of Important Samovar makers
-Important Historical dates
-Important Russian Engravers
-List of Russian Painters
-Hallmarkes on gold and silver items
-List of Saints (in Russian)
$24
 

2  3  		Russian Ecclesiastical Art.
A Descriptive Catalogue of the De Savitsch Collection.
Washington DC 1951. 89 pp. 45 plates with early Russian religious objects.
Octavo. Red cloth. Hard bound.
A very important catalog on Russian Religious objects especially for the bronze Icons collectors. Long out of print.
$35