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The question of why collectors sell awards comes up quite often, as it's commonly believed that a collector is someone who buys. However, selling is an integral part of this hobby. This question was raised by a collector from Israel who was curious about why items, including valuable ones, leave collections.

The auction featured 58 lots, including not only coins but also interesting historical documents. One such lot was a German Empire (Deutsche Reich) passport, issued to a man in 1928, during the period before the Nazis came to power. With a starting price of 10 euros, it was sold for the same amount.

The auction featured 58 lots, including not only coins but also interesting historical documents. One such lot was a German Empire (Deutsche Reich) passport, issued to a man in 1928, during the period before the Nazis came to power. With a starting price of 10 euros, it was sold for the same amount.

A collection of Soviet badges, primarily from the 1950s-60s, represents a broad slice of history. However, not all so-called 'heavy' badges from this period are expensive. It's important to be able to distinguish mass-produced items from genuinely valuable ones, as well as to recognize fakes.

Among recent acquisitions, one antique brooch stands out. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that a rather rare coin is set into the frame. This makes the item particularly valuable for collectors.

At an auction held in Berlin on June 22, 2024, a historically significant lot was presented – the Order of the White Eagle. This order, of Polish origin, was incorporated into the Russian awards system in 1831 by Emperor Nicholas I.

Various Soviet awards were presented at an auction in Berlin held by the Carsten Zeige auction house. One of the first lots was the 'Mother Heroine' order, whose original gold star attracted the attention of collectors.