Dieter3 Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 Well, it's not the greatest example, but it could be worse! Medal itself is not too bad; some soiling and small abrasions. Unfortunately, the case is missing the latch. I hope to acquire a nicer specimen at some point!
JapanX Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 Well, it's not the greatest example... You are way too picky! This is great specimen! Ribbon is in very very nice condition. "...small abrasions"?!? This is "near mint" condition for this rare medal And this is not "soiling" - this is specific color of patina. This interesting "colorization" could be found in case of four medals - Taiwan, Constitution, Wedding and Yellow ribbon (first type). Guess it has something to do with the alloy composition. And the box... Congratulations!!! Cheers Nick
drclaw Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 Very nice, Dieter! You don't come across these very often and yours looks like it's in great condition even with the missing latch on the case. Thanks for sharing!
Dieter3 Posted March 25, 2012 Author Posted March 25, 2012 You are way too picky! This is great specimen! Ribbon is in very very nice condition. "...small abrasions"?!? This is "near mint" condition for this rare medal And this is not "soiling" - this is specific color of patina. This interesting "colorization" could be found in case of four medals - Taiwan, Constitution, Wedding and Yellow ribbon (first type). Guess it has something to do with the alloy composition. And the box... Congratulations!!! Cheers Nick Na, there's a lot that just doesn't show in the photos. The abrasions are not large, but they are there. The soiing I'm referring to is on the ribbon, not the medallion - again, not as easy to see in the photos, but it's there. Thats just toning and tarnish that would polish out, but I'm not going to touch that. The piece looks nicely "aged" as a whole and polishing it would make it look funny! I mean don't get me wrong, it's not a BAD specimen, but it is not the finest example! Overall, I grade this a Fair(-) condition. If the case had the latch, it'd get a Fair grade. My grading criteria are fairly brutal! You're right - I am picky! Very nice, Dieter! You don't come across these very often and yours looks like it's in great condition even with the missing latch on the case. Thanks for sharing! My pleasure! Gotta get one with a latch though for purposes of completeness! Maybe next tax return..... ;)
JapanX Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 Overall, I grade this a Fair(-) condition. Hem... Are you sure mate?! Maybe Poor (+)?
Dieter3 Posted March 26, 2012 Author Posted March 26, 2012 Na, Poor(+) would have to have more damage, fade, staining.
JapanX Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 Na, Poor(+) would have to have more damage, fade, staining. Got you! :speechless:
JapanX Posted April 26, 2012 Posted April 26, 2012 ... in my book. I should get myself a copy of this one :lol:
Dieter3 Posted April 26, 2012 Author Posted April 26, 2012 Na, it'd drive you crazy! I should get myself a copy of this one Na, it'd just drive you crazy! ;)
Dieter3 Posted July 5, 2012 Author Posted July 5, 2012 Very nice! Lush colors on that ribbon and everything looks nice and intact. A good example!!
JapanX Posted July 5, 2012 Posted July 5, 2012 Very nice! Lush colors on that ribbon and everything looks nice and intact. A good example!! At last! :cheers:
Dieter3 Posted July 5, 2012 Author Posted July 5, 2012 OPPPPS!! Sorry, Im meant to say "FAIR" example, did I say good? Seriously, it is nice. The case interior isn't, but the exterior seems to make up for it. Let's just say I'd be happy if I was the owner!
JapanX Posted July 5, 2012 Posted July 5, 2012 OPPPPS!! Sorry, Im meant to say "FAIR" example, did I say good? Damn!
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