johnprice Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 I found a breast order like Type II Order of Besa Grand Officer Class Breast Order. It is a Variety? The link is : https://www.dorotheum.com/en/l/2789371/ And the picture is : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
922F Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Well known fake, apparently made in Italy allegedly using several original metal work dies. Fantasy star body format, crude enamel and metal finish, incorrect number of "FERT" chain links, badge lack of suspension crown and many other 'tells' or give-aways characterize these pieces. Similar construction counterfeit Skanderbeg insignia exist, known in all Order grades except officer. These reportedly commissioned by dealers including Ernst Blass. These appear to have first surfaced in 1970's German auctions including Klenau. Described in several references include Lame. Surprized that Dorotheum misidentified this one & shocked by price realized. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnprice Posted April 12 Author Share Posted April 12 13 hours ago, 922F said: Well known fake, apparently made in Italy allegedly using several original metal work dies. Fantasy star body format, crude enamel and metal finish, incorrect number of "FERT" chain links, badge lack of suspension crown and many other 'tells' or give-aways characterize these pieces. Similar construction counterfeit Skanderbeg insignia exist, known in all Order grades except officer. These reportedly commissioned by dealers including Ernst Blass. These appear to have first surfaced in 1970's German auctions including Klenau. Described in several references include Lame. Surprized that Dorotheum misidentified this one & shocked by price realized. Thank you for you information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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