GODISHIGH Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Hello, I got these medals at the OMSA this week and I know there original and Im pretty sure they are silver but are they pure silver or just mostly silver.ThanksJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRBeery Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Pure silver as in 100%? I highly doubt it. Most would be 800 to 935 or 80% to 93.5%. There are devices that tell you the makeup of these as far as silver content. I wouldn't let anyone do the old grind it on a stone and test it with acid method. Don't harm history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schießplatzmeister Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Hello John: Yes they are struck from silver alloy and are original. The ribbons are also original. I believe that the minimum standard silver alloy for these planchets was probably 800/1000 silver as stated above. The ribbon rings, suspension rings, and sword devices may have been made of slightly lower-silver content allow to make them harder and more durable. Best regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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