peron Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) Romanian army Major... Edited May 5, 2015 by peron
Bilco Posted February 13, 2016 Posted February 13, 2016 Continuing with my quirky Rumanian mis-strikes - this month's acquisition: It's an unofficial Type 2, but the obverse is very flat - almost no details of the wings, no face for Victory. The reverse view shows that it's canted off to the right by about 10 degrees. Probably by the same maker as the one in my post #195, but that was a double strike - definitely needed better quality control. Bill
lambert Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) Very nice Bill It is a good example cheers Lambert Edited February 16, 2016 by lambert
jshorter Posted June 2, 2016 Posted June 2, 2016 Hi everyone, I was wondering if I could your opinions on this piece? I've been burned before on "official" strikes of the Victory medal. To me, it looks a little to shiny and there's that weird looking line on the bottom reverse... http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-WW1-ROMANIA-ARMY-INTERALLIED-VICTORY-MEDAL-1914-1918-/331865087719 Thanks for your thoughts! Jason
lambert Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 On 02/06/2016 at 13:18, jshorter said: Hi everyone, I was wondering if I could your opinions on this piece? I've been burned before on "official" strikes of the Victory medal. To me, it looks a little to shiny and there's that weird looking line on the bottom reverse... http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-WW1-ROMANIA-ARMY-INTERALLIED-VICTORY-MEDAL-1914-1918-/331865087719 Thanks for your thoughts! Jason Hi Jason. For me it's a piece was polished. she is ok! BR Lambert
jshorter Posted June 13, 2016 Posted June 13, 2016 Lambert, Thank you! Just looked a little "odd" to me. Jason
RobW Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 On 3/6/2016 at 02:18, jshorter said: Hi everyone, I was wondering if I could your opinions on this piece? I've been burned before on "official" strikes of the Victory medal. To me, it looks a little to shiny and there's that weird looking line on the bottom reverse... http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-WW1-ROMANIA-ARMY-INTERALLIED-VICTORY-MEDAL-1914-1918-/331865087719 Thanks for your thoughts! Jason Hello Jason, Late to the party but I would echo the words of Lambert. Noting that the piece has already sold I would have passed on the item for the following reasons: 1. The planchet has been heavily polished on both sides, with the scoring marks more noticeable on the obverse. This is a great way to destroy value in a medal especially a lovely bronze medal. 2. There is a significant die flaw on the bottom of the reverse. While it is usual to see die flaws on the numerous 'unofficial' strikes, it is not regularly seen on the 'official' strike. 3. The medal has been 'court-mounted' which is a predominantly British and Commonwealth manner of mounting medals and certainly not the style in which Romanian medals were mounted; either singly or when in groups. 4. The ribbon is not correct to type, looking like the British weave of ribbon. On that basis I would have passed on the item. There are just as many good condition official strikes in the market, that have not been polished and have kept their lovely dark patina. Just my 2 cents worth. Regards, Rob
Percy Chapman Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 Hi all, My recent Romanian VM acquisition from the same source as the Portuguese one posted on that thread. I am pretty happy with it as an Official type. Replacement ribbon obviously and unfortunately otherwise it seems quite ok? Any thoughts? Cheers, Percy
RobW Posted January 15, 2017 Posted January 15, 2017 Hello Percy, An official strike in good condition, notwithstanding the British ribbon. I would suggest obtaining a piece of the French manufactured ribbon to replace it as it would be more correct to type. Interestingly, on this official strike, the planchet on the obverse has been struck off-centre. You will notice on the bottom half of the medal a noticeable line, which is especially apparent just below the ribbon drape over the foot of victory herself. It would appear that the planchet may have slipped which resulted in an off-centre strike. While you see die-flaws and planchet errors regularly on the Romanian unofficial strikes it is not normally seen on the official strikes. Compare your example to the numerous pics in this sub-thread but note particularly the close-ups on post 55 and 73, and you will see the off-centre strike on your example. Regards, Rob
Percy Chapman Posted January 15, 2017 Posted January 15, 2017 Hi Rob, Thanks again for your wise words. I'll certainly take up your suggestion of replacing the ribbon with a French ribbon so as to be more correct to type as you say. As to the comments re an off-centre strike you have me scratching my head a bit to be honest. I have looked closely at the posts you mentioned and really can't see any difference. The only thing I can think off after a closer study of my own pics is possibly my poor photography with quite a shadow on the bottom of the medal??? Or maybe I am still missing it? The photos were simply taken from my iPhone on a desk with a bright desk lamp causing the shadow. Here are a couple more taken with more care than previous and a with a contrasting background. Cheers, Percy
davidck Posted February 4, 2017 Posted February 4, 2017 Another new one: the Michels type 3a, with two berries next to the word Italy.
RobW Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 On 16/01/2017 at 00:26, Percy Chapman said: Hi Rob, Thanks again for your wise words. I'll certainly take up your suggestion of replacing the ribbon with a French ribbon so as to be more correct to type as you say. As to the comments re an off-centre strike you have me scratching my head a bit to be honest. I have looked closely at the posts you mentioned and really can't see any difference. The only thing I can think off after a closer study of my own pics is possibly my poor photography with quite a shadow on the bottom of the medal??? Or maybe I am still missing it? The photos were simply taken from my iPhone on a desk with a bright desk lamp causing the shadow. Here are a couple more taken with more care than previous and a with a contrasting background. Cheers, Percy Hi Percy, Thanks for the extra photos. It clearly shows what I had assumed was a planchet error, to be a shadow from the camera. A nice example of the official strike. My apologies if my follow-up question gave you pause for thought. Regards, Rob
Percy Chapman Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 All good thanks Rob. The "pause for thought" was well worthwhile as I was able to study and learn more about the variations available. I'm still on a steep learning curve being relatively new to collecting in this area and hence this forum is incredibly helpful. Regards, Percy
RobW Posted May 15, 2017 Posted May 15, 2017 (edited) All good thanks Rob. The "pause for thought" was well worthwhile as I was able to study and learn more about the variations available. I'm still on a steep learning curve being relatively new to collecting in this area and hence this forum is incredibly helpful. Regards, Percy Hello Percy, If you are new to this collecting area then I would suggest you obtain the second edition of Mr Alex Laslo's work on the vic series. It is available relatively cheaply on a myriad of online sites. That, combined with the pictures in this forum, should be of assistance. Regards, Rob Edited May 15, 2017 by RobW typo
Percy Chapman Posted May 15, 2017 Posted May 15, 2017 Hi Rob, Thanks for that. As it turns out I did indeed procure the book and, as you said, combined with the forum, it is extremely helpful. Cheers, Tim
oliver860 Posted August 12, 2017 Posted August 12, 2017 Hello! My study of the Romanian Medal of Victory Unofficial Type 3. Has a suspension device in the form of a thick wire or ring I separate 3 types according to the features of the obverse and reverse. The differences are very good Unofficial Type 4 - suspension device in the form of a cylinder. It is divided into 2 types.
RobW Posted August 21, 2017 Posted August 21, 2017 Hello Oliver, A good selection that you have posted here on the forum for the benefit of all the fellow vic collectors. The range of minor variations, especially noted on the Romanian vic, is attributable to a wide and un-documented number of local unofficial manufacturers. It is this large number of variations that makes the vics worth collecting, as you never really finish collecting. It is, however, a long and often slippery slope once you start trying to find all the different major and then minor variations. Thanks for posting these pictures. Regards, Rob
graham Posted July 20, 2019 Posted July 20, 2019 Great information in this thread. This is my Official medal:
Ura87 Posted May 16, 2021 Posted May 16, 2021 I saw this one at the Romanian auction. Is this unofficial type or just souvenir.
graham Posted May 19, 2021 Posted May 19, 2021 (edited) Sorry, I do not believe it is an unofficial medal. Edited May 19, 2021 by graham
Ura87 Posted May 19, 2021 Posted May 19, 2021 10 hours ago, graham said: Sorry, I do not believe it is an unofficial medal. Thanks for your opinion.
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