Soviet Medal on Ebay - Can anyone identify?

[Dudeman]

I agree with all assessments above - it's bad. From the color of the enamel to the lack of wear on the front and the inevitable fuzz and grime that should be evident stuck in between the rays on the obverse. The reverse patina is the oily, grimy fake and I've never seen a period screwback plate that huge. Usually, the "o" in "No" is written higher, not low, but there are exceptions.

The faker picked a NKVD "Criminal Investigation" badge (first "hook" to grab your attention), secondly picked a low serial number so you justify to yourself why it isn't in any reference books (because you become convinced only a small number were made) and the next thing you know, you're putting down money for it.

[Stogieman]

As a follow-up to this i was surfing around and was pretty surprised at the number of elaborate, probably fake, early, low-number oddball badges out there. I know didly about this... but when I see a dozen "NKVD/SmeRSH/MVD ID Booklets to Jewish Recipients" I really have to chuckle.... it's like, could you clowns try any harder?

[HuliganRS]

It's getting worse and worse!

One day eBay will have nothing but fakes!

Rusty.