HenkWillem Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 (edited) Dear all, Last week I had to do a quick buy. I was offered this St. George cross 3rd class for non-Christians. The guy who sold it had "no idea" what is was. The only thing he could tell me is that he "dug this piece of metal up in Poland", after finding it with his metal detector. This was the only medal he was selling, all the other stuff were other findings he dug up. The price was really nice, so I had to act fast. I have no idea about Russian Imperial medals, so I want to ask you all what do you think of this cross? Is it a valid one? And if so, is there a possibility to research the number (2065)? How many are there in total awarded? I would like to thank you in advance for your time and effort and I am looking forward to an experts opinion! Edited November 21, 2015 by TacHel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Diagnosis: Fake. Dealing: return it to the guy that "had no idea" ASAP. Best, Nick P.S. There were only 821 crosses in 3rd class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenkWillem Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 Hello Nick, Thank you. Interesting to know that there are only 821 crosses awarded. Why in heaven's sake would a forger put such a high number on the cross... But one thing is sure, those forgers are good in letting something "feel" like old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Just now, HenkWillem said: Why in heaven's sake would a forger put such a high number on the cross... Ignorance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 18 hours ago, JapanX said: Ignorance. And preying on the ignorance of others. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor Ostapenko Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 You can see my cross in bad condition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) Just now, paul wood said: And preying on the ignorance of others. Paul You don`t have to pray for this. Usually it is a built-in feature. Just now, Igor Ostapenko said: my cross in bad condition Don`t be capricious One of only 4619 ... Edited November 17, 2015 by JapanX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenkWillem Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 3 hours ago, JapanX said: One of only 4619 ... Is this the fourth class? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Yes. 2nd class - 269 1st class - 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claudiupripisi Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Hello, not to open a new topic. What do you think regarding this cross. I know it's first class and extremely rare, I think it's a replica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claudiupripisi Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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