Fakes?

[malarky]

These all medals are fakes, aren`t?

Thanks.

[JBFloyd]

All fakes made for the current tourist trade in China.

Key points:

1. All bronze, with painted enamel.

2. All with the same style of ribbon and suspension bars (with tiny pins)

3. A mix of Nationalist and Communist symbols (sometimes Manchukuo)

Pre-1947 Nationalist awards are usually of much higher quality. Their ribbons were usually similar to Japanese ribbons in quality and style. They were never on plain red ribbons.

[Hugh]

Sad that they keep turning out this Krappe.

[JBFloyd]

Sadder yet that it turns up at militaria shows in the hands of people who should know better. They're often priced as if they had value beyond curiosity.

[malarky]

Ok,thanks you very much ;)

[hc8604]

I guess who ever got these thought they were real enough to be nicely displayed.

It is a good laugh to those sellers who sell them beyond their value.. and sad for those who buy them over $3. I still see people bid on these. I think mostly Chinese bidders to increase their own feedback ratings.

[malarky]

These are all a friend of mine, are the first to buy.

I told him to beware of Chinese :sleep:

[kapten_windu]

yes, they are fake, you can also find them for sale on ebay.. :P