Italo-German Afrika Campaign Medal Ribbon

[eastlandb1]

Hello. Chris was nice enough to let me get this medal reviewed before purchase. I wanted to ask for opinions on the originality (pre 1945) of the ribbon. The ribbon seems newer than the medal. All opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Robert

(More info added.)
The ribbon passed the blacklight and burn test.

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[Anthony N]

I bought a really nice Afrika medal a while back, then got a UV light & turns out my ribbon is a repro.
For what it's worth, that ribbon does look better than the medal but the fact that it's a nice early made version & the price (which tempted me despite already having one) means i wouldn't be too worried by the ribbon.
Other side of the argument is though that you rarely see the ribbon for this medal for sale on its own.
All in all though i'd go for it, it's a nice medal & the ribbon is really very little of the overall value anyway.
Ant.

[milcollector]

The ribbon certainly does not appear to be a match to the medal.
The ribbon looks brand spanking.
There are a lot of repro ribbons for these medals circulating. It is very, very hard to find an original ribbon on it's own.

I disagree with the comment above that the ribbon is not so important.
You try and find a good original ribbon to go with these medals and I think you will be surprised how hard it actually is.

[Anthony N]

That's exactly what i said, that it's very hard to find an original ribbon for this piece, but if the price is right i don't see the problem.

[afrikasandman]

I will agree, the ribbons are difficult to find. I have 2 or 3 of the medals but only one with the original ribbon. Matt

[eastlandb1]

I could not take it anymore. Payment sent. Thanks for all the opinions. I think I am going to be really happy with it. Robert

[ADOLPH]

It took me over a year to get an original ribbon for my Afrika medal.

Regards,
Adolph.

[Anthony N]

It took me over a year to get an original ribbon for my Afrika medal.

Regards,
Adolph.

Damn, i've only been looking for 2 months
10 months to go then!
Good call Robert, nice medal
Ant.

[Raffaello Carola]

Hi,

the ribbon exist in two types wide and thin, the wide is postwar
years 50/60. This medal is product from Lorioli on De Marchis graphic
the medal is official and istituited 07/01/1943 with the Mussolini authority.
The medal of the Campaign of German Italian Africa is product also in the
post-war period (the wide ribbon is OK at blacklight years 50) without the
fascio and svastica only conserving the savoy knot, the arc design is the
Fileni to erect from Italian governator Italo Balbo of the Libia.
regards
Raffaello

[hadrian_bruer]

Hi Guys!
I have been looking for an German/italian medal for a few months -- just missed this one it went within the hour in the early hours of the morning GMT
I guess better luck next time

Hadrian

[milcollector]

dont worry too much. They really are very common medals. You see them for sale all the time.

[hadrian_bruer]

German Italian medal

Thanks for the reassurance
I have a few DAK related items & the medal would complement my small display

Hadrian

[Anthony N]

Hi Hadrian, it's true there are quite a lot of these around, a militaria fair visit will turn one up, but they do seem to be a little overpriced in the UK considering how many you see.
Ant.

[hadrian_bruer]

Italian German Medal

Hi guys
As you suggested, I waited & have just purchased a great early bronze Italio-German medal with original ribbon from estand - v. pleased
Displays well with my small DAK display

Hadrian

[hadrian_bruer]

PS - As stated before - anyone looking for original Italio-German ribbon - look on Detlevs new list tonight - if theres any left??

Hadrian