Fake Ostmedaille - Eastern Front Medal 1941-42

[Greg Walden]

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

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[Greg Walden]

Ribbon and a comparison of this one between two good ones.

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