I have reviewed the threads on this famous gem of a medal here and have caught some of the fine points of the 1957 fakes and enamel on eagles. I will be posting pictures in detail of my Pour Le Merite. It was purchased by my father in London, roughly 1966 or so (homage to the film perhaps) and marks well as either authentic or high quality fake.
Cuts between eagle legs are clean and clear.
No loss of enamel on gold throughout and this is after several years of movement here and there too.
Clasp between V is trim and small.
Ribbon shows extreme age
Enamel on the medal itself is occasionally, lightly clipped and chipped. No major loss though.
Question: Best photographs to present for group diagnostics - what do YOU want to see of it specifically?
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My father had a fantastic collection - Order of Lenin, Victoria Cross, a few Medal of Honor, complete Iron Cross set from 1870 Grand through WW1 and 2, every American Campaign medal EVER. Sold it all for the signal book of the USS Chesapeake, war of 1812. We thought him crazy too.
Cuts between eagle legs are clean and clear.
No loss of enamel on gold throughout and this is after several years of movement here and there too.
Clasp between V is trim and small.
Ribbon shows extreme age
Enamel on the medal itself is occasionally, lightly clipped and chipped. No major loss though.
Question: Best photographs to present for group diagnostics - what do YOU want to see of it specifically?
*****
My father had a fantastic collection - Order of Lenin, Victoria Cross, a few Medal of Honor, complete Iron Cross set from 1870 Grand through WW1 and 2, every American Campaign medal EVER. Sold it all for the signal book of the USS Chesapeake, war of 1812. We thought him crazy too.
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