jshorter Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Hi everyone! I'm interested in purchasing this medal from a dealer, and I'm a little concerned about the color of the ribbon. I know it's probably a replacement, and I'm fine with it, but to me the color is a little too "purple" from the photos I have seen of original medals/ribbons. What do you all think? Is it the "correct" ribbon for this medal? Thanks in advance! Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshorter Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 Then again, maybe not! Found this photo of an old bar, and the color is similar. I've seen some where the purple center stripe is a reddish/maroon... Could just be the lighting...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshorter Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 Just got a partial photo of the reverse, and in this photo the central purple stripe doesn't appear as dark as the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Hi Jason, Just a novice collector but in my opinion looking at Jorg Nimmerguts Banderkatalog the blue on the ribbon looks too dark (#195). The ribbon looks closer to a Wurttemberg 1st or 2nd class DA ribbon for 1833-1850 (#643). Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshorter Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 Chuck, I was using the book for reference as well, and it's sometimes hard to tell for sure from photos! Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshorter Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 I asked the dealer to take a photo of the medal on a white background, and what a difference!!! Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper_D Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) 11 hours ago, jshorter said: I asked the dealer to take a photo of the medal on a white background, and what a difference!!! It is! That is a lesson for us all, Jason, for when we are taking photos of our own collections. Edited August 13, 2016 by Trooper_D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schießplatzmeister Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Hello Jason: The ribbon appears to be a correct period ribbon for this medal. Best regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshorter Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 Thanks! I just received the medal over the weekend and the ribbon is the correct one! Pics can be so deceiving sometimes! LOL! Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schießplatzmeister Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Hello Jason: Congratulations regarding this item being added to your collection. I am glad that the transaction worked out well and that you are pleased with the piece. Best regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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