War merit 1st class

[Blaise]

I still have no knowledge about medals in general as I am mostly after uniforms and flags, so I need some infos about this one :






I know the guy who's selling it, he lives in Poland and told me he found it in a house a few years ago.

2 questions :
- Can I have you opinions about it ?
- What's the fair price for it ??


Thanks a lot in advance !

[Woolgar]

Hi Blaise

Its in awful condition, it should look something like this

Please can you post a pic of the reverse

Nick

[Blaise]

Indeed, compared to yours which is very clean... Well, I just asked for a picture of the reverse. Once I will have it I will post it

[Blaise]

Other pictures :

[Blaise]

Any idea ? I don't think it's a fake one (I can be wrong though) but I want to know what should be a fair price for it...

Thanks in advance !!

[Blaise]

no one ??

[Frank K]

I believe you're correct that it's not a fake but I have some problems to identify it. Looks like a mm65 K&Q tombak design but then not really, eg the mm on the pin is in a box which K&Q didn't have etc....

Value would imo be well under 100 usd but if you can put up a little extra money look for something better. This cross is in a so bad condition that you'll probably regret buying it unless you can get it very cheap.

[Blaise]

I believe you're correct that it's not a fake but I have some problems to identify it. Looks like a mm65 K&Q tombak design but then not really, eg the mm on the pin is in a box which K&Q didn't have etc....

Value would imo be well under 100 usd but if you can put up a little extra money look for something better. This cross is in a so bad condition that you'll probably regret buying it unless you can get it very cheap.

I see thanks for that mate !

Maybe it can be cleaned too ? This cross is offered for a trade against some things not relative to that kind of collection.

[all1knew]

I see thanks for that mate !

Maybe it can be cleaned too ? This cross is offered for a trade against some things not relative to that kind of collection.

What is the maker mark on the reverse pin? If you don't know, ask.

William Kramer

[Blaise]

What is the maker mark on the reverse pin? If you don't know, ask.

William Kramer

The guy told me there is a "51" or "12" written on it, depends how you read it. Does that help ?

[Frank K]

The guy told me there is a "51" or "12" written on it, depends how you read it. Does that help ?

There's no 51 or 12 maker of kvk1's, the closest is L/12, so one more reason to stay clear.

[schönbeck]

that thick rounded pin sure looks like those you find on 51 ek1 fakes.

[TRAVLRSEASIA]

Kvk1

No way...fugazi

[Blaise]

Interesting !

Thanks, I think I will stay away from this one so

[wvdparis2]

Interesting !

Thanks, I think I will stay away from this one so

good decision, I will stay away from this one too
(IMO fake)

Michael