Sad to say, even this common Third Reich award has been faked. This one is made of a shiny silver-colored metal. The detail is not as good as a real one. It's cast, though it's a good casting. The suspension ring is unmarked. The ribbon lights up like a Christmas tree under blacklight, and is very "slick" and doesn't feel like original ribbons. The biggest giveaway is that it's too small in diameter. Best, Greg [attachmentid=57894][attachmentid=57895]