Leuchtturm Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 Hi guys, after a long time, something new British. I would like to read some oppinions about this bar. Hopefully you have some informations for me. Best wishes and many thanks Chris
james_harvey Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) distinguish flying cross Copy Air force cross maybe copy? 1939-45 star maybe copy or orginal? aircrew Europe star copy or original? Defence medal copy or original War medal copy or original If bomber command then it is missing the new bomber command clasp if all are copies then group is worth £100 Edited February 1, 2015 by james_harvey
Leuchtturm Posted February 1, 2015 Author Posted February 1, 2015 Hi James, many thanks for the anwser, the air force cross is the same copy as the flying cross. How can I check if the other medals are original? Is there any chance taht this group is made in the 60´s for veterans? Best wishes and thanks Chris
Mervyn Mitton Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Chris - I would say two possibilities. 1. Made-up for use by a veteran or, 2. A fake set. Since none have naming I doubt if you will ever know for sure. Mervyn
lambert Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 He has no pin to hold the jacket .. I believe it's a set for display. Lambert
922F Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) Are the Crosses silver? Some old copies were made in silver and so marked. Edited February 2, 2015 by 922F
922F Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Looks like the Air Crew Europe Star is a copy: Note difference in George VI monogram numeral [there should be no break at the top of "VI" -- compare with 39/45 Star]. See http://www.rogersstudy.co.uk/medals/ww2_stars/identifying_fakes/identifying_fakes.html for more details. Would expect that 39/45 Star, Defense & War medals, given relative availability/cost and their appearance, are genuine.
peter monahan Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 How many men would have a double qualification for the DFC and AFC? It certainly wouldn't give you an ID, but it might point to possible previous owners, assuming that its not a complete mock-up put together by a collector or Wally. Chris, do you have any information at all as to where it came from? Peter
Leuchtturm Posted March 1, 2015 Author Posted March 1, 2015 Hi guys, many thanks for all the replys. I´ve bought the bar at a flea market without any further informations. Best wishes Chris
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