{"title":"VAULT 40","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"pmc-wagner-platinum-star-hero-medal-extremely-rare-everyday-wear-issue","title":"PMC Wagner “Platinum Star” Hero Medal – Everyday Wear Variation, Ultra Rare Original Issue","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item – Only One Available. This is the officially issued everyday wear medal of the legendary PMC Wagner “Platinum Star” Hero Award, created for holders of the company’s highest honor, the Hero title, first introduced in May 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eAwarded solely for exceptional courage, combat heroism, and operational achievements, the Hero title and its Platinum Star were reserved for commanders and distinguished fighters. According to official statements in 2023, only 26 individuals in total have ever received this title, with several of them posthumously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eEach awardee was presented with two medals:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eA ceremonial star for presentation occasions made from platinum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eAn everyday wear star for daily use in the field made from stainless-steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eThis means that only 26 original everyday wear medals exist worldwide, making them as rare and prestigious as the platinum ceremonial version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite being made of stainless steel, the everyday issue was manufactured by the same maker as the platinum version, identical in design and bearing the inscription “Герой” (Hero) on the reverse. This piece shows authentic signs of wear, consistent with its intended use as a combatant’s daily medal, adding to its character and historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truly scarce and prestigious collectible, only a handful of everyday wear medals exist worldwide, making it one of the most difficult Wagner decorations to obtain on the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note for Collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe last two reference photos are provided only for historical context, showing how recipients were awarded both the platinum ceremonial star and the stainless-steel everyday wear star.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis listing includes only the original stainless-steel everyday wear medal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe platinum ceremonial medal and award set shown in the reference images are not part of this sale.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Russia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51138988736824,"sku":null,"price":6300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/1256\/7096\/files\/IMG_6432.jpg?v=1758309103"},{"product_id":"russian-svr-illegal-intelligence-directorate-s-100th-anniversary-badge-with-low-serial-number-marked-limited-edition-of-100-ultra-rare-official-award","title":"Russian SVR Illegal Intelligence Directorate “S” 100th Anniversary Badge with Low Serial Number – Marked, Limited Edition of 100, Ultra Rare Award","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item – Only One Available. This ultra-rare, officially issued badge commemorates the 100th anniversary of Directorate “S,” the Illegal Intelligence directorate of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service. Produced in an exceptionally small, strictly limited run of only 100 pieces by a top-tier manufacturer, this issue reflects the highest standards of official internal production. This example is individually numbered 01x\/100, placing it firmly within the low serial range traditionally associated with senior-level and key personnel in Russian award practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Russian and post-Soviet award traditions, such limited, high-quality numbered issues were not intended for open distribution or public sale. Early serial numbers were customarily reserved for the most important figures connected with the issuing structure, reinforcing the VIP-level nature of this badge. The combination of elite manufacture, minimal production quantity, and low serial number clearly distinguishes this piece from later or higher-numbered anniversary issues and confirms its status as a top-tier internal presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Directorate “S” badges from limited anniversary series are regarded as pinnacle items within modern intelligence collecting. With verified numbering, correct construction, and direct association with one of the most secretive branches of illegal intelligence history, this badge represents a museum-grade artifact and an elite, investment-level centerpiece for the most advanced collectors of Russian intelligence and SVR-related memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Russia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51618962768184,"sku":null,"price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/1256\/7096\/files\/IMG_8151.jpg?v=1768502877"},{"product_id":"pmc-wagner-posthumous-box-award-set-with-top-tier-three-cross-fallen-fighter-of-bakhmut-official-issue-rare-original","title":"PMC Wagner Posthumous Award Box Set with Top Tier Three Cross – Fallen Fighter of the Battle of Bakhmut, Official Issue, Rare Original","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item – Only One Available. This complete Wagner Group memorial award set was issued posthumously to a fallen frontline fighter who was killed during the most intense phase of the Battle of Bakhmut in early 2023. The grouping represents the highest level of internal recognition granted by Wagner PMC and was prepared as a personal memorial for the family of the deceased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fighter is identified by awards bearing the serial number B-9877, with the “B” prefix denoting an internal classification reserved for elite frontline personnel. Within Wagner’s identification system, the “B” series followed the earliest “M” designation and was assigned to experienced and proven combat fighters rather than later mass-recruitment categories. Dog tags and award sets carrying this prefix are considerably scarcer and are strongly associated with high-intensity assault units active during the Bakhmut operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet Includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrench Cross (also known as the \"Death Cross\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCross “For Blood and Bravery”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCross “For Courage and Bravery”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMemorial plaque engraved with “For Blood and Courage”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo commemorative pins for the family\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fighter’s original metal dog tag \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Wagner flag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVelvet-lined wooden award box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a complete, intact, and personally identifiable memorial set directly linked to the Battle of Bakhmut, this grouping stands as an exceptionally rare artifact of modern private military history. Fully preserved posthumous sets with full award progression, original identification, and presentation components are seldom encountered outside private hands. This example represents a museum-level centerpiece for advanced collectors focused on contemporary conflict memorabilia, private military organizations, and the material culture of modern warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Russia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51625772253496,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/1256\/7096\/files\/wagner1.png?v=1768677097"}],"url":"https:\/\/khanmilitaria.com\/collections\/vault-40.oembed","provider":"KhanMilitaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}