1870 EKII Non Combat Ribbon Authentication

[Hagar]

Hi all,
I have just puchased this 1870 noncombatant EKII
but I need authentication on the ribbon
I have done the blue light test it does not glow
done a bit of research in books like the Iron time the ribbons look very similar but I am no expert I have posted some good pics of it

I look forward to your expert opinions
thanx in advance
Peter

[Hagar]

There must be someone with Ribbon expertise

btt

[Blitz]

I'm no expert, but from what I've learned of cloth items and ribbons, there are atleast two key elements that pictures can't convey. Smell and feel. Those two are essential when authenticating ribbons and other such things. Even with those two available, there aren't many collectors who can tell the difference.

Your ribbon looks fine, but there is no way IMHO to tell for sure just by looking at pictures.