RAD für 4 jahre

[Kleinepanzerfaust]

Hi 

I'm almost sure it's a copy, but I'm still asking for your opinions.

Regards 

[ChrisKelly]

This is a reproduction.  In an original, the background fields on the obverse and reverse are much smoother.  The split ring/suspension loop is a different color, which is inconsistent with the color of the medal, and the suspension ring looks seperately attached to the medal, which would normally indicate an early tombak issue rather than the later zinc ones.  Most important, it lacks defined detail, an example being the acorns in the oak wreath as well as the stylized ribbons at the top and bottom on both obverse and reverse.  These details look "fuzzy" on this medal.

Couple of images of originals below.

 

Sources:

 

https://www.lakesidetrader.com/item.php?ID=31954

 

https://www.rjmilitaria.com/product/rad-4-year-long-service-medal-in-bronze/

 

 

 

[Kleinepanzerfaust]

Hi

Thank you for your opinion.

I think you're 100% right

Regards