Another Variety of Type II Order of Besa Grand Officer Class Breast Order ?

[johnprice]

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 :

[922F]

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.  

[johnprice]

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!