Sergio Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Dear Gents, what do you think on originality of this DSWA-medal for non-combatants. The medal is made of nickel-plated (?) bunt-metal. What is it: a modern fake or production of time of the Third Reich? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sergio Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 The medal bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sergio Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 It seems to me that the medal is original. Have found the similar one at Weitze https://www.weitze.net/detail/90/Suedwest_Afrika_Denkmuenze_fuer_Nichtkaempfer__130690_r.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergio Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 It seems to me that the medal is original. Have found the similar one at Weitze https://www.weitze.n...__130690_r.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schießplatzmeister Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 (edited) Hello Sergio: The medal is definately not "original". "Original" (awarded) pieces were struck in steel and are magnetic. This piece appears to be a period (1930's) privately-made piece for veterans. It is therefore a valid collectible item and not a modern-day forgery made to deceive collectors (which would be worthless in my opinion). From what I see of the group and the field ribbon bar, there are no problems and everything seems to be as it should be. Congratulations! "SPM" ps: A general word of caution, just because a piece is found on any dealer's website, this should not give it 100% creedence. Dealers are human (they don't know everything and can make mistakes). That being said, I personally have never had a problem with Mr. Weitze and believe that he is one of the better dealers. There are other dealers to be found that are very dishonest however. Edited November 5, 2010 by Schießplatzmeister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergio Posted November 5, 2010 Author Share Posted November 5, 2010 Hello Sergio: The medal is definately not "original". "Original" (awarded) pieces were struck in steel and are magnetic. This piece appears to be a period (1930's) privately-made piece for veterans. It is therefore a valid collectible item and not a modern-day forgery made to deceive collectors (which would be worthless in my opinion). From what I see of the group and the field ribbon bar, there are no problems and everything seems to be as it should be. Congratulations! "SPM" ps: A general word of caution, just because a piece is found on any dealer's website, this should not give it 100% creedence. Dealers are human (they don't know everything and can make mistakes). That being said, I personally have never had a problem with Mr. Weitze and believe that he is one of the better dealers. There are other dealers to be found that are very dishonest however. Hallo Schießplatzmeister. Many thanks for your instructive reply! Now there is no doubt for me about originality of the medal bar! Best regards, Sergio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Dale Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Looks great Sergio, thanks for posting the pictures. What's the last medal on the ribbon bar with a purple centre? Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schießplatzmeister Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Looks great Sergio, thanks for posting the pictures. What's the last medal on the ribbon bar with a purple centre? Cheers Chris Hello Chris: It is the ribbon for the 3rd Reich "Luftschutz Ehrenzeichen 1. oder 2. Stufe" (Air Raid Protection Service Award 1st or 2nd Class). Best regards, "SPM" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Dale Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Thanks for that SPM! Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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