eBay Fakes

[Stogieman]

This had an asking open of 65-Euro and sold to an offer. To me, a brand new piece of junk.

[VtwinVince]

I agree, probably made last week in Lithuania.

[ChrisKelly]

I have never seen that combination of medals before.  That, the obvious unofficial "Weltkrieg 1914-18" bar, the apparently felt cloth backing, and the fresh reproduction ribbons are dead giveaways.  I wonder if the medals are reproductions as well.

 

Edited January 12 by ChrisKelly

[Stogieman]

Good Morning All! I have seen non-combatant/civilian bars with two Honor Crosses that were legit. But I agree with you that this is just not right! I don’t think the medals are fake, just the mounting and the Weltkrieg bar. As my dear Friend, Rick Research, used to say….”little monkey fingers have been at work” 😂

[Stogieman]

Too funny!😂 “1813 EK1”, 136 GBP!

[Giannis S.]

An absolutely rare piece! 🤦‍♂️

[Stogieman]

I suppose it’s possible that this is a stone-cold mint original bar, but I just don’t care for the mounting at all. The individual pieces look good but at an opening bid of 1500- GBP I just can’t see it.

[CRBeery]

On 11/01/2025 at 20:06, ChrisKelly said:

I have never seen that combination of medals before.  That, the obvious unofficial "Weltkrieg 1914-18" bar, the apparently felt cloth backing, and the fresh reproduction ribbons are dead giveaways.  I wonder if the medals are reproductions as well.

 

I wouldn’t classify the clasp as unofficial. They did exist. The one shown does look like a recent casting and I agree that the bar would not be for my collection.

Edited January 13 by CRBeery

[VtwinVince]

I actually like the looks of that Trapetz with the unconventional hooks.

[Stogieman]

I think my Evil Twin, Rick Research, is laughing out loud in Heaven at this one that sold for 278-Euro 

[Stogieman]

I’m on the fence on this one, I don’t know enough about the St. Mike’s to make a decision. I will say that the backing looks brand new to me.