So.... you want to buy a MOH in Europe, eh?

[Stogieman]

This lot was recently sold in Germany for 170- Euro. The quality looks a little bit off to me....

[Stogieman]

And the reverse:

[David S]

The quality looks a little bit off to me....

Just a little off . . .

What is worse...the medal itself, or the fact that some nitwit paid E170 for it

[Ed_Haynes]

I'd agree "off". But, then, I have never handled The Real Thing . . . who has??

A friend always promised to show me his, but never did.

[Daniel Cole]

That is a cast fake. But since you can't get even an unissued one here, I would have bought it to fill the spot in a project I'm doing. Why can't they just sell unissued versions with REPLICA stamped in the back?

[Ed_Haynes]

That is a cast fake. But since you can't get even an unissued one here, I would have bought it to fill the spot in a project I'm doing. Why can't they just sell unissued versions with REPLICA stamped in the back?

Why can't the US just allow the sale of the real thing, rather than forcing them overseas?

But, then, I have tried that argument on the OMSA leadership . . . Plop.

[Kev in Deva]

Hallo Gents,

I was standing next to this example yesterday, 18th March 2008

M.O.H. 1904 Model, Romanian Military Museum.

Not possible to "touchy - touchy - feely - feely" though

Awarded in May 17th, 1923 on behalf of:

The President of the USA and the American Congress, by a

Representative of the U.S.A. and American Military Attache in Bucharest.

to Commemorate the Romanian Unknown Soldier of World War 1.

Kevin in Deva.

Edited March 19, 2008 by Kev in Deva

[Chris Boonzaier]

I saw a couple of "Real" un-awarded pieces at Haiger. I think the ones that went out of the factory back door. Nothing like this !!

[Naxos]

For comparison

http://www.theodoreroosevelt.org/graphics/...0OF%20HONOR.jpg

[Harrier]

The Addison Baker MOH is a TERRIBLE fake. I have been fortunate enough to handle several of these, from all service branches, and no real one looks like this at all.

[Stogieman]

As I said... the quality is a little off. In all my years I have seen only one (1) that IMO was authentic. It was a Civil War piece and being sold on a German website of all places...... It was north of 5K if I recall correctly.

This one was just too funny to not point out to you guys!

[JBeltram]

Hi Guys,

So what do you folks think of this one? I know this one is good.

Regards,

Jody

[JBeltram]

Reverse:

[A Collector]

Hi Guys,

So what do you folks think of this one? I know this one is good.

Regards,

Jody

Darn tootin its good, no doubt about that. However, the neck suspension appears to be much earlier than the medal itself which appears to be Vietnam War era.

[Hendrik]

Hi Gents !

And what about these ? Purchased in the Netherlands some years ago, all are unnamed.

Cheers,

Hendrik

[Harrier]

Are these some of the ones that "came out the back door" of HLP, Inc. 20 years ago? The U.S. Government was VERY upset when that happened. For a very short time, you could buy these at military shows for about $350, but then they disappeared.

[Hendrik]

Are these some of the ones that "came out the back door" of HLP, Inc. 20 years ago?

Hello Harrier,

Wished I knew ... and that is why I posted the pictures : hoping someone can tell me whether they are just copies or did indeed come from the then manufacturer.

Cheers,

Hendrik

[JBeltram]

Hello Harrier,

Wished I knew ... and that is why I posted the pictures : hoping someone can tell me whether they are just copies or did indeed come from the then manufacturer.

Cheers,

Hendrik

Hi Hendrik,

These do look like the ones that came out the back door. As a matter of fact they even used to sell them in groups of 3. I know several guys that own them.

Regards,

Jody

[Harrier]

Hi Hendrik,

These do look like the ones that came out the back door. As a matter of fact they even used to sell them in groups of 3. I know several guys that own them.

Regards,

Jody

Jody is, I believe, correct and I also know several who bought sets. The three pictured here have a little age and wear on them now. Originally, the finish was totally matte. These are modern, but original, MOH's.

Best,

Harrier

[Kev in Deva]

Hallo Gents,

just a quick question, do you know where its possible to locate a full size neck ribbon

for the WW1 MOH, its for a legitimate cause, as a replacement for a museum piece here in Romania.

Or who to approach to source one officialy.

Kevin in Deva.

[Ed_Haynes]

Hallo Gents,

just a quick question, do you know where its possible to locate a full size neck ribbon

for the WW1 MOH, its for a legitimate cause, as a replacement for a museum piece here in Romania.

Or who to approach to source one officialy.

Kevin in Deva.

I'd start with as formal a request to the US Military Attache at the Embassy as can be crafted.

Edited May 18, 2008 by Ed_Haynes

[Guest Rick Research]

I agree. National professional courtesy at the highest possible level.

[Kev in Deva]

Hallo Ed, and Ricky,

thanks for that suggestion, I will see what I can find out by droping them a line.

Kevin in Deva.

[Hendrik]

These do look like the ones that came out the back door.

Many thanks Jody and Harrier for confirming my hopes !

Cheers,

Hendrik

[ekclete]

Here is a 'weak' picture of Richard Bong's Medal on Honor. The medal is housed in a full glass display case but you cant see the reverse of it for the inscription.