Real or fake? What you think?
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IMO, an original.
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Yes, its original. And I should know since its mine.
/peterLast edited by VonPeter; 12-29-2013, 08:13 AM.Comment
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Yes...originalComment
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I like itComment
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I haven't seen a fake one so far, but that is only a matter of time I guess....Comment
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Great! Thank you all!
Bra Peter. Då kör vi!
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OH Ben .... these things are being faked now too ..... probably for the last 10 years or more . The ribbon may be original but the hardware is not and visversa . Be aware of rare 'award combinations' groupings . One or two guys in Europe are doing this as business !
Almost got stung twice on a Medal and matching ribbon bar .... and gave up immediately . This common single as said is original .
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That IS very sad..Originally posted by Douglas 5 View Post
It's a lot of work for a few bucks ,since originals aren't scarce at all....Comment
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One has to be so carefull : going back I found some old 2007 and 2009 reference .
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Multiple-award Imperial/TR ribbon bars are really showing up on many websites, especially British websites. Key things to look for are whip-stitched edges on one side of the ribbons on the bar, poorly designed ribbon attachments like spanges, etc. and the order of awards on the bar. You have to know which awards proceed or follow others in order to identify a good one. And, don't rely on your black light. Most of these repro ribbons pass the black light test, but are still fakes. The ribbons should be 'looped' on both edges.
I would rather wait for the SOS to have hands-on inspection than to play Russian roulette buying one from these sites expecting them to be authentic.
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