Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" 2nd Class

[cazack]

Hello

 

just wanted to get feedback on if this medal is real or a copy

 

regards in advance

 

C

[dug]

Copy

[Megan]

Why do you think this, Dug?

 

I agree with you, by the way. The enamel looks wrong, for a start...

[dug]

Compare with the real one: poor eagle's wings, eye is simplified, never seen a mint mark on reverse, number usually engraved...

[Konstantin]

This medal is a copy.

Number could be lazer made for later type. Currently awarded medals have the small emblem with St. George enameled in bright red as well.

On 27/08/2024 at 15:41, dug said:

Compare with the real one: poor eagle's wings, eye is simplified, never seen a mint mark on reverse, number usually engraved...

 

Mint mark is present on later variation:

 

Edited September 10 by Konstantin