Peter J Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Gents, I just received this medal from a recent auction buy, but I can't say it made me happy. After some additional research on the web, I came up with these specifications: 28mm, silver or silvered bronze and suppsedly die-struck, weight 12-13g. The piece I received is clearly cast, the weight 6,77g without ribbon ring and apparently made in some white metal. Any or all info needed to convince the seller it's a fake (IMHO) would be greatly appreciated. cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schießplatzmeister Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Hello Peter, I can't really comment on originality based upon what I presently see. However, it looks like there may be a line around the center of the edge. This is usually indicative of a piece being a galvano or possibly a cast copy. Could you provide better photos of the edge? Thank you, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
922F Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) Besides casting line and open ribbon suspension ring [which in fairness could be passed off as a replacement ring], details like facial hair lines & apparently muddy engraver's name. Medal attachment ring seems blundered too. Enlarged images would help in determination. Edited February 2, 2021 by 922F spelchek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 Thanks guys. I've got minor problems with my scanner, but the casting line is definitely present (my finger-nail gets stuck in it)! I thought the weight would close this case. cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixhs Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 It`s the MMM not a cross. The medal is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 Care to elaborate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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