Prussia Too much 'yellow'?

[Nelson1805]

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.

[Nelson1805]

another close up

[redeagleorder]

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

[Brian Wolfe]

I agree with Matthew on this, obverse 1870/1871 and it looks good to me; matches the ones I have.

Regards

Brian

[M Hunter]

I like it.

Best wishes

Matt

[Chris Boonzaier]

I also dont see any proble

[saschaw]

Fine original one, but I thought the obverse was the crowned "W" on these one...

[Nelson1805]

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 ......

[Nelson1805]

And you are right saschaw apparently the obverse is the side with the crowned Royal cypher of William I