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    #1

    Italo-Afrika medals

    Hi folks,

    Would I be correct in that these are both authentic awards made from some sort of kriegsmetal with the finish gone on the first example? The second one seems to have a bronze wash rather than being made of bronze.

    Kind regards to all,
    Stu
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      #3
      You are right. Both are originals IMO, but I think that the second one is made in bronce, and not bronzed kriegsmetal

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        Stu,

        the bronze medal is a nice early one, believe made in bronze and the other is a nice later war one. They were made in zinc and pot metal. Both are fine originals.Matt

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          Hi guys,

          Thanks for the authentication. I appreciate it.

          I'm going to add two more photos that better capture, and illustrate, what makes me think that the 2nd one is also a bronze wash type. It didn't show well before but when up against a know authentic bronze specimen it shows the lighter wash colors and a small streak of the underlying gray metal adjacent to the croc's eye. Would you take a 2nd look for me please?

          Regards,
          Stu
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            Stu,

            even if its dipped they are still damn nice medals and I would be happy to have either in my collection. Matt

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              Hi Matt,

              Thanks. I appreciate that they are. Just want to be sure of what I'm dealing with.

              Regards,
              Stu

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                #8
                I agree, two lovely examples

                Nick

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