Bayern Silver Military Merit Medal

[Noor]

Hi,

I would like to share one medal, what I have here next to me. What to you think guys? Like I understand, it is replacement medal but most likely still original period one or can it be something from end of the war?

I must say I really like te details. Also some high up edges show some wear. Ribbon.... I am not sure. Pretty hard but silky and looks good under black light.

Thanks in advance,

Timo aka Noor

[Deruelle]

Hi Timo,

Too bad that there is no hallmark under the chest of Maximilian Joseph. usually we find the name "J. Ries".

It seems to have an hallmark on the ring, it is possible for you to make some close up please

Christophe

[Schießplatzmeister]

Hello Timo:

Thank you for sharing the photos of this medal. This example looks like it is probably die-struck. It also looks to be bronze that was silvered. It is not one of the many types of modern forgeries circulating. I believe that it is a quality piece made for the private purchase of veterans. It could have been made as late as the 1960's for this purpose. The ribbon also looks to be post-1945.

An interesting piece.

Best regards,

"SPM"

[Noor]

Thanks Christophe and SPM

Ribbon and the medal didn't belonged together actually. Previous owner obtained them separately.

Mark on the ring is weird - like a triangle (bouth sides)

[jaba1914]

Nice looking medal.

Here a period issued piece in silver with "J.RIES" hallmark.

Regards Alex

[jaba1914]

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