german 4 year service medal...magnetic??

[lauraly]

I have a parade mounted 4 year army service medal with eagle device on ribbon.

Someone asked me if it is magnetic? It isnt, does this mean it is a fake? never heard of this before.

your help would be must appreciate.

[Tom Yanacek]

No, it does not neccessarily mean that it is fake. Original Wehrmacht long service medals were struck from tombak and from iron. The tombak examples are non-magnetic while the iron examples are magnetic. The tombak examples are less common than the iron ones. If you think that your medal could be a reproduction, post a few pictures and I'm sure we can tell you one way or the other.

Best regards,
Tom

PS: Also, the eagles that were attached to the ribbon can be either magnetic or non-magnetic.

[mrg]

Hi as Tom has already said Some Were and some Were Not. All the best