25 Oakleaves

[Miro O]

Hello,

I would like to hear your opinions about these oakleaves that had appeared on eBay. Similar to AWS, but not the same. Seller claims it is made from silvered buntmetall.

Thanks, Miro

[morel5000]

Hi Miro,

I am no expert on the 25 Oakleaves so I won´t comment on these. However I think the ribbon is worked with sandpaper and the splints are still very shining.. conclusion: the ribbon is aged and the 25 is added later. Not a good sign IMO.. But I am very paranoid

Best regards,
Michel

[Miro O]

You are right, Michel, that ribbon is very strange. I am afraid some insects are living there as well, hehe.

I don´t like the smooth detail of the oaks. If it was worn, there should be some wear also to silver wash... Or?

Miro

[Montgomery Burns]

silvered bunt metal is possible ,,got one of those to .

the ribbon alludes me ,,never seen that before.

regards kay

[Miro O]

This is what I am talking about. Wear to the silver wash is clearly visible on Kay´s piece...

[VonPeter]

I love a nice worn ribbon but that is not natural wear. Looks horrible...

/peter

[mailman]

It's a black and white catapillar

[gregM]

Compare them against these---

[streptile]

Very nice selection Greg -- all different.

[Miro O]

Compare them against these---

Very similar to the one on the left, but that is AWS, right? AWS jubiläumspangen I saw had device for attaching the oaksto the ribbon ring, not splints.

I think the answer is hidden on the reverse side, behind that caterpillar ribbon.

Miro