Prussian Krieger Verdienst Medal

[johannis]

 Hello.
 I have purchased this medal today,so that I can complete my NCO bar .
 I added photos from the auction.
 I think the medal is good,bud for the ribbon ring and ribbon I'm not sure.
 Please your opinion.
 Every comment is welcome.
 Thanks, Jannis.

[laurentius]

It's just a regular trifold, to be honest with you, I would keep the medal with the ribbon and try to find another krieger verdienst medal. It's just a beautifull piece, hope you like it.

Kind regards Laurentius

 

[johannis]

Hello Laurentius.
You're right, if the ribbon is original, I'll keep it the way it is.
I want to wait until I get it.
Best regards, Jannis.

[CRBeery]

Is there a visible seam around the outside of this? The surface is quite pitted and frankly this medal would concern me as far as originality goes. Look at the pits at 9 o'clock on the obverse near the rim. I'm not comfortable with this medal based on the photos.

[johannis]

Hello.
Thanks for your comment.
I also want to be sure that it is an original one
When I received it, I'll make better photos and upload here for a
reliable opinion.
Regards, Jannis.

[saschaw]

On 07/07/2017 at 20:01, CRBeery said:

The surface is quite pitted and frankly this medal would concern me as far as originality goes. Look at the pits at 9 o'clock on the obverse near the rim. I'm not comfortable with this medal based on the photos.

It looks heavily worn and probably polished as well, but, as far as can be seen from pictures, nothing indicates a forgery to me. These aren't too rare anyway, so the odds are good.

 

Edited July 29, 2023 by saschaw

[VtwinVince]

Looks like a Spangenstueck, and the ribbon, if genuine, would be more valuable than the medal.

[saschaw]

On 29/07/2023 at 17:44, VtwinVince said:

Looks like a Spangenstueck (...)

Not to me. It's seemingly massive silver, and it has the proper die characteristics. The Schnallenstücke are usually silvered brass or even zink, and exhibit an inferior design quality; some don't even have the proper inscription "KRIEGER / VERDIENST".

 

December last year, in their eLive Auction 75, Künker sold more than twenty(!) "doublets" from the famous Peter Groch collection. They make quite a reference! I do agree the market value of Jannis' piece is negligible.

 

Edited July 31, 2023 by saschaw