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    RobW

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    1. Hello azyeoman, That's great information about Gregory James' book. I shall have to track one down for reference. Regards, Rob
    2. Hello Rob, Not being an expert in these Philippine issues I would say it is a good example of the 'Official Type 2' (Laslo grading). In this case the planchet should be around 2mm+). Regards, Rob Rob, I would suggest you contact the OMSA ribbon bank. They may have some stocks of the ribbon you are searching for. https://www.omsa.org/omsa-ribbon-bank/ Regards, Rob
    3. To echo Paul's point, Without better resolution images it will be difficult to see the designers initials on the obverse, nor the marks on the lettering on the reverse. Using the term 'tailors copy' is seen more frequently in older Great Britain medals, and those made in the Indian sub-continent. Noting the ribbon is not the correct french type, but looks moreso of the Great Britain variety it is going to be difficult to tell. There are no shortage of modern and less than modern reproductions so buyer beware. If anyone obtains larger images from Kunkers please post them. Regards, Rob
    4. Hello Ura87, As has been suggested extremely unlikely. Unless the Japanese member in question was a Liaison Officer in Europe but that is not very likely either. Of interest is that, at least according to the ribbon, on the Belgian vic, it appears to be a Leisek version. So doubly interesting; a Czechoslovak produced Belgian vic on a Japanese group. Sounds a remote possible but unlikely combination. Regards, Rob
    5. Hello Philip.S, Welcome aboard. I am confident that you will find all measure of detailed information amongst the country sub-threads to help you out. I would agree that the design of the Italian vic is one of the more striking. Regards, Rob
    6. Hello Herman, A very nice group indeed; noting the inclusion of the much later produced Silver Star. I note that he has the MOH ribbon bar and neck ribbons on the top shelf. Is that item still part of the group? Regards, Rob
    7. Nick, It seems people forget that in an era where accountability for one's 'un-gentlemanly' conduct is not always called out, it can and does occur. Actions have consequences. Regards, Rob
    8. Hi Lambert, There is a picture of a silvered version of this unofficial French example, by Delande, in the French vic sub-forum. Not seen that often but they do exist. Regards, Rob
    9. Rob, Send me a DM with an email address and I'll forward you the article when I find it. I am not near my collection or research notes at the moment but will be in March. Regards, Rob
    10. Hi summersbrown, All good with these three. The two unofficial type 1's are both good. The one with the narrow wire suspender is a later production. It uses the same die as the central example. It also has the same die flaw on the reverse with a flash mark underneath the line of the cross next to the letter 'D'. Of note is that the ribbon is the correct Portuguese produced variety on all three. Regards, Rob To the mods, In order to keep these country specific forum topics clean I would recommend this post be moved into the larger thread dedicated to Portuguese vics. Regards, Rob
    11. Hello summersbrown, Nothing unusual there on both examples. It is not unusual to see all the Belgian strikes with a wide variety of ball suspenders in differing widths. Given the large number of medal manufacturers and quantities produced there is a corresponding wide variety in the diameter of the balls as well. It's good to have variety especially when compared side-by-side with other examples. Regards, Rob
    12. Hello ThaiDave, The Europeans are certainly not the only ones who have clear fakes/repro's in their auction catalogues that fail to amend their listings after being informed. I suppose when there is money to be made and ignorance can be claimed then some vendors will proceed regardless of the longer term impacts to their credibility/reputation. As long as the Siam vics are as rare and/or as expensive, we will continue to see this. Regards, Rob
    13. That is very interesting Chris. It would also explain why there are unnamed examples complete with the original boxes for sale on the various auction houses. Regards, Rob
    14. Hello Egorka, The Serbians did produce a Great War medal but not one that is part of the Interallied Vic series. Regards, Rob
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