Peter J Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I would appreciate some serious feedback on this decoration. I have my doubts, the material feels more like steel than silver and the eagle looks odd IMO. The images I've compared it with have a different ring attachment i.e. it's wider at the base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Hi Peter, As you know, this is an extremely rare version of the RAO, and I haven't seen enough real ones to give a definitive opinion, but I agree that the quality of the piece you show is lacking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komtur Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 IMHO a copy. Regards, Komtur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock Auld Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Does it stick to a magnet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Thanks a lot guys for confirming my suspicions. Jock, I know I wrote the material resembles stainless steel, but it's actually non-ferrous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper_D Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I would appreciate some serious feedback on this decoration. I have my doubts, the material feels more like steel than silver and the eagle looks odd IMO. The images I've compared it with have a different ring attachment i.e. it's wider at the base. Is this full size or a miniature, Peter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 It's the full size version, 41.38mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saschaw Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 As yet pointed out, this one is definitely a modern fake. The same sloppy eagle paint is found on full fake standard 4th class crosses with smooth arms! This special style decorations for non-Christians were awarded from 1851 up to 1861 and probably no longer. I'm not aware even one of them came with swords... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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