Hello guys, may I have your opinions about this Kurland medal? It was offered on ebay some days ago, I'm not familiar with the details of this medal but the overall look is promising I think...
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Last edited by lewjian; 07-09-2013, 07:01 AM. -
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IMO a good one!Comment
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very nice example. The Oertel, Berlin mark is particularly crisp which I like. The fakes always lack this detail.
I bid on it up to 180 Euros. I think it eventually went for 191 Euros.Comment
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Thanks for the comments guys!
I have looked everywhere for references, seems not so many photos of Kurland medal available on internet. However there are two examples I have found showing slight difference in some details.
The front of another Kurland medal from a well known Freikorps medal bar with the same details showing in post#2.
Another example with minor difference, for instance 'D' five o'clock.
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I wonder if this medal came in different variants
Does anyone have an authentic example? please show yours. Thanks.Comment
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The medal was only struck by Oertel, Berlin and as far as I know, there are no variants.Comment
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Have received the medal today, it looks just amazing in hand
The Oertel Berlin mark is extremely fine, hard to read without a magnifier.
One thing I have noticed, the letter 'D' has a very tiny opening at its top left corner, it can only be seen when the light is applied from specific angle.Comment
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The "D" is supposed to have an opening. That's a characteristic of the font. But on some medals, it isn't noticeable. But, the one you got is quite an excellent strike and the details are extremely clear. Congratulations.Originally posted by lewjian View PostHave received the medal today, it looks just amazing in hand
The Oertel Berlin mark is extremely fine, hard to read without a magnifier.
One thing I have noticed, the letter 'D' has a very tiny opening at its top left corner, it can only be seen when the light is applied from specific angle.Comment
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