Eiserne division medal

[mchap]

[Brian L.]

Can you show it from the side? These medals should taper thinner at the bottom. They're not an even thickness all the way around.

[mchap]

I can try to get something up this evening.

Is the taper visible to the nakid eye? It would be an interesting comparison if others could do the same.

[Sergeant 08]

In most cases they are thinner at the top.

[mchap]

Took a scale to it, very top to the very bottom.... I don't want to post actual numbers, but it definitely tapers.

[Destruction]

Nice medal, congrats! Beautiful "been there" look and patina. Is the ribbon original as well? Did you try it in UV light?

[Brian L.]

In most cases they are thinner at the top.

Yes. I knew I was wrong. Top, not bottom.

[mchap]

Nice medal, congrats! Beautiful "been there" look and patina. Is the ribbon original as well? Did you try it in UV light?

I don't have access to a UV light, but Im confident this ribbon came with the medal a long time ago. Both items have the same musty smell.

If I can get a hold of a black light in the UK I'll give it the test and post results.

[Sergeant 08]

I don't have access to a UV light, but Im confident this ribbon came with the medal a long time ago. Both items have the same musty smell.

If I can get a hold of a black light in the UK I'll give it the test and post results.

You need one! It is not helpful in every case, but sometimes it can help.

[mchap]

I'll pick one up when I get back to the States.

How long ago did people start using UV lights for fabric authenticity? I dont recall the method being used in the mid 90s when I stopped collecting 3rd Reich.