Nelson1805 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I recently bought this Franco-Prussian War Commemorative Medal of 1870/1871, but to me it looks a bit yellow - do you think its fake? with added 'ageing' in the form of some yellowish dirt that seems to me to look strange. It does have "AUS EROBERTEM GESCHUETZ" around the edge. I also wondered (if it's real) which side should face front? Any comments welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson1805 Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 another close up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redeagleorder Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I can't imagine anyone faking this medal, but stranger things have happened. To the best of my knowledge the side with 1870 and 1871 on it is the obverse. Regards, Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I agree with Matthew on this, obverse 1870/1871 and it looks good to me; matches the ones I have. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Hunter Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I like it. Best wishes Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I also dont see any proble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saschaw Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Fine original one, but I thought the obverse was the crowned "W" on these one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson1805 Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Thanks everyone. I had a small collection years ago (just ribbon sets and a few coins) and have just started up again proper. Still a bit 'jumpy' just in case I buy a clever fake. Got more on the way so will I post for opinions ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson1805 Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 And you are right saschaw apparently the obverse is the side with the crowned Royal cypher of William I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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