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Hi everyone! I just acquired the attached Honor Decoration of the Red Cross, and I'm having a difficult time determining if it is the Silver or Bronze Medal. According to Borna Barac's book (Reference Catalogue Orders, Medals and Decorations of the World, Part I, page 75), there is a Silver Medal made of Kriegsmetall that is silver plated, as well as Bronze Medal that is Kriegsmetall that is silver plated. How can you tell the difference, or am I missing something here? Thanks!!! Jason
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Mine just arrived! I was able to gently remove the adhesive from the back and after looking at it under the scope, I was able to find 3 maker marks. The first one is on the suspension ring and is an "A", which should be for Vienna. The second marks are actually on the eyelet, and are a "2" and an "A" within a trapezoid shaped box with a figure of something in the middle. The third set of marks are "V. M (indecipherable)", so I assume this medal was manufactured by V. MAYER’S SÖHNE in Vienna. Jason
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Nice!!!! I like the mini!
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Would also love to see examples that you all might have in your collections...
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Hi Everyone, Just picked this one up. It hasn't arrived yet, and it looks like it will take a little bit of care to clean off the glue residue on the reverse. I have found it to be a beautiful award, and I was wondering if anyone can tell me more about it (possible maker, year manufactured, etc.)? Thanks! Jason
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Netherlands Dutch Naval Service Medal Info Needed
jshorter replied to jshorter's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
I was able to find this based on the official name given: Award Document Jason -
Netherlands Dutch Naval Service Medal Info Needed
jshorter replied to jshorter's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
Thank you! So I would assume this is a fairly common medal now? Best regards, Jason -
Netherlands Stabilization Force (SFOR) Medal = Copy?!?!
jshorter replied to jshorter's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
Herman, That's good to know!! Thank you, Jason -
Netherlands Dutch Medals and Medalbars
jshorter replied to Yankee's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
Here is my first Dutch medal bar set. Nothing spectacular, but these were the first Dutch medals I ever purchased and this bar had "character" that I liked. Jason -
Netherlands Stabilization Force (SFOR) Medal = Copy?!?!
jshorter replied to jshorter's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
It seems that the actual medal isn't an issue any more, so let me now focus on the clasp. I've attached a close up of the actual "SFOR" clasp. What do you all think...? Jason -
Netherlands Stabilization Force (SFOR) Medal = Copy?!?!
jshorter replied to jshorter's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
Herman, Thank you for the excellent information! This does make me feel much better about my medal! I will have research into the medal more with Van Veluw. Thank you! Jason -
Netherlands Stabilization Force (SFOR) Medal = Copy?!?!
jshorter replied to jshorter's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
This may or may not make a difference to your thoughts, but mine medal does have the "SFOR" clasp on the ribbon, and that was confirmed as original... Jason -
Netherlands Stabilization Force (SFOR) Medal = Copy?!?!
jshorter replied to jshorter's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
Chris, Thanks again for the info. When I first received mine, I thought it was really nicely made and not at all "ugly". I guess I will list it in my collection as an "unofficial copy" then. That's the one thing I hate about not having mint marks on a medal, or at least a known official manufacturer to compare to. Jason -
Netherlands Stabilization Force (SFOR) Medal = Copy?!?!
jshorter replied to jshorter's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
Chris, Thank you! I was wondering about that. Mine is too well made to be a "fake", but my thoughts were that it might be a Veteran's copy or replacement for a lost medal. I'm still not happy that it's not an original though! If it were you, would you bring it up with the seller? Thank you, Jason -
Hi everyone! I've just started collecting Dutch awards and have acquired a Commemorative Stabilization Force 2001 (SFOR) Medal. After showing it to another collector/dealer, I was informed that it was a copy! The person selling it said it was an original. I have included a photo of was I was told was an original along side mine. I can see some variations in them, but mine is very well made and not cast (stamped). Can anyone shed any light on this or throw their opinions in? If it is a copy, I am going to let the seller know, but I would like to know as much as I can first... Thank you all in advance! Kindest regards, Jason
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Hi everyone, Just picked this one up from Rich. I'm not sure the Class though on this one. Any thoughts? Jason