gjw Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Hey all, with regards to A-H awards, how much value is detracted from the medal if the ribbon is a modern replacement? Thanks as always! Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmar Lang Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 (edited) It depends on the award. I'd dare to say just the average cost of buying an original one. Besides that, I wouldn't mind finding a Maria Theresa Order without ribbon... Now, it seems that the big problem with austrian awards is when the case is missing. It's not a joke, but a while ago, a collector asked me to see my Maria Theresia Orders and, looking at a napoleonic Knight's Cross, his words were only "nice piece, pity that's without case"... Edited June 16, 2022 by Elmar Lang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjw Posted June 16, 2022 Author Share Posted June 16, 2022 Thanks EL. As you vey well know, I'm new to A-H awards and I'm trying to get as much info on this specific area of militaria collecting. I know in some fields (i.e. British awards) the ribbon is not all that important, the actual medal is. I see a lot of common awards with pretty fresh ribbons that to me cast doubts on being original. But then again, I have a 5 wound, Wound Medal with an original mint ribbon that was more than likely added to the medal at some point. Very interesting on the with or without case. Something I was unaware of. As to me ever owning an original MTO, I have my doubts. I have one more hobby that owning one would interfere with...........eating! Again, thanks for your insights, much appreciated! Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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