medal bar question

[andya]

Hi
Firstly, sorry this is the only pics at present but have requested more. Does this bar look ok from what you can see and if so, what type of person would have earned it?
thnaks
andy

[andya]

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[McCulloh]

A very brave NCO/enlisted Austrian who lived until 1937.
However, it is a fake.

[Don D.]

Yes, a fake. I have one of these ans all the medals are fake too. Stay away from this guy.

[andya]

many thanks
andy

[saschaw]

Definitely so-called eCrap... stay away, thanks.

[regular122]

Not disputing any of the reputable comments above. What are some things to look for or point out? Maybe answer in the Assoc. members forum if need be. Thanks, Steve

[Don D.]

These look good from the front, especially with low quality pics taken from a great height. But in hand the medals are lacking.

[Don D.]

From the reverse the first clue is the flat bottom of the bar- no furling of ribbons. Note, this guy uses the same funky brown backing and clasp catch.

[Don D.]

The worst thing is that even the most common of medals is faked.

[Don D.]

And some real ones to compare:

[Don D.]

Reverse.

[Don D.]

One more bar.

[Don D.]

Last shot. Hope you can see a difference.

[regular122]

Thanks Don. Those close ups really helped. That Military Merit Medal crown work really tells it. The medals look like very rough castings. A shame that these are being sold as originals. Thanks for providing a very good run down. Steve