MoH Air Force

[DKOSTAS]

Hello everybody,

I need you expert opinion I have seen another MoH (Air Force model) in http://www.emedals.ca/catalog.asp?item=USA278#bigPic.

The suspension is different than the one I have seen in books and collections. Is it a copy? Different manufacturer maybe

cheers

dk

[FireMedals]

Hello everybody,

I need you expert opinion I have seen another MoH (Air Force model) in http://www.emedals.ca/catalog.asp?item=USA278#bigPic.

The suspension is different than the one I have seen in books and collections. Is it a copy? Different manufacturer maybe

cheers

dk

Looks like a half-a$$ed copy, probably from the up and coming Chinese fake medal industry.

FireMedals

[speagle]

Looks like a half-a$$ed copy, probably from the up and coming Chinese fake medal industry.

FireMedals

Be Very, VERY aware: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/18/704.html#b

[Daniel Cole]

I think that is a total fake, not a US manufacture piece. The pad with the stars looks totally worn out. I have been seeing these recently on Germany Ebay along with an Army varient. The Army one is total fake.

On a hijaked note, maybe President Obama will repeal the Stolen Valor act since he so loathes the military and we can again collect our nations highest decorations in peace.

[Guest Darrell]

I think that is a total fake, not a US manufacture piece. The pad with the stars looks totally worn out. I have been seeing these recently on Germany Ebay along with an Army varient. The Army one is total fake.

On a hijaked note, maybe President Obama will repeal the Stolen Valor act since he so loathes the military and we can again collect our nations highest decorations in peace.

All three MoH that he has sold or selling are suspect in my book. Look at that Army one :speechless1:

[Laurence Strong]

If you google the Air Force MoH you will notice it is suspended by a single bar in the middle rear.....not by 2 pieces of wire. :speechless:

[Garth Thompson]

The one from emedals is a reproduction as has been stated. Here is a scan of a genuine Air Force MoH.

Garth

[Garth Thompson]

Here is the reverse with the single bar suspension. Sorry about the poor scans. I was in a hurry.

Garth

[Guest Darrell]

Here is the reverse with the single bar suspension. Sorry about the poor scans. I was in a hurry.

Garth

Is that your Garth? :cheers:

[Garth Thompson]

Is that your Garth?

Yes sir it is. I traded into it for a TR helmet.

Garth

[Guest Darrell]

Yes sir it is. I traded into it for a TR helmet.

Garth

Cool. One of these days ... I've had opportunities to grab a few but always something else catches my eye.

[scottplen]

I am no expert on MOHs but i am very suspect of any thing from EMedals!! US ,imperial german TR seen some bogus stuff in his site mixed up with original overpriced stuff! IMO

[Garth Thompson]

I am no expert on MOHs but i am very suspect of any thing from EMedals!! US ,imperial german TR seen some bogus stuff in his site mixed up with original overpriced stuff! IMO

None of his MoHs were original and most of his other US medals were at least reribboned poorly if not copies or current strikes. Everything I've ever lookied at on the site are grossly overpriced. He does have a couple of TR RKs that have recieved a positive blessing from the WAF experts.

Garth

[DKOSTAS]

Thank you all for your help .

Sorry Garth but what does TR , RKs and WAF stands for? Something else, have you ever bought any medals from this site? I totally agree about the prices-they are way high . However, occusionally it has some very good and rare items. I don't know......you can never be certain!!!!!!!!!!

Kostas

[Guest Darrell]

Thank you all for your help .

Sorry Garth but what does TR , RKs and WAF stands for? Something else, have you ever bought any medals from this site? I totally agree about the prices-they are way high . However, occusionally it has some very good and rare items. I don't know......you can never be certain!!!!!!!!!!

Kostas

Kostas ....

TR = Third Reich

RK = Ritterkreuz (Knights Cross)

WAF = Wehrmacht Awards Forum

I've bought a lot of items off Barry over the years. However, in the last year or so I see more and more "questionable" pieces. Either poorly photoed with poorly worded Sales Paragraphs.

I always get additional pictures from any dealer. More so with e-medals. I must say, Jenn has always answered the call very promptly, however, there always seems to be something that puts me off. Either unadvertised marks, naming, flaws etc. Much more so recently than in years past.

Each time this happens, it leaves you with a suspicious feeling regarding any items they sell on that site.

[Garth Thompson]

Thank you all for your help .

Sorry Garth but what does TR , RKs and WAF stands for? Something else, have you ever bought any medals from this site? I totally agree about the prices-they are way high . However, occusionally it has some very good and rare items. I don't know......you can never be certain!!!!!!!!!!

Kostas

Kostas,

Sorry for the abbreviations TR = Third Reich, RK = Ritter Kreuz or Knights Cross of the Iron Cross, WAF = Wehrmacht Awards Forum. The emedals site does have some rare pieces but I personally think the prices are way out of line. I do check from time to time.

Garth

[Garth Thompson]

Kostas ....

TR = Third Reich

RK = Ritterkreuz (Knights Cross)

WAF = Wehrmacht Awards Forum

I've bought a lot of items off Barry over the years. However, in the last year or so I see more and more "questionable" pieces. Either poorly photoed with poorly worded Sales Paragraphs.

I always get additional pictures from any dealer. More so with e-medals. I must say, Jenn has always answered the call very promptly, however, there always seems to be something that puts me off. Either unadvertised marks, naming, flaws etc. Much more so recently than in years past.

Each time this happens, it leaves you with a suspicious feeling regarding any items they sell on that site.

Darrell,

Interesting you should comment on e-medals recent listings. I had always thought even though they were expensive the medals were very nice examples. I thought it was just my imagination the quality had gone down hill recently.

Garth

[DKOSTAS]

I would like to thank everybody for your help. much appreciated

Thank you Kostas