Hi there!
I give you Winterschlact im Osten - not once, not twice but thrice!
The first two examples above belong to a colleague collector, and he is concerned about the differences between them. The version on the right was bought as an individual item complete with paper package. The version on the left was part of an Iron Cross set so attractive, that he could not resist even though he already had this Ostfront medal. And that is where the questions come in...why is the version on the left so pockmarked. I know it is one of the most issued medals in terms of quantity and with multiple manufacturers but these differences are not so subtle. Anyone any opinions on this? He will cry like a little baby if the version on the left turns out to be fake.
Below is my version of this medal - it is maker marked on the ringlet "65" by Klein and Quenzer. The ribbon has ingrained metal rubbings making me think it is the period piece. But again, slight variations with the two above so now we have three different medals....
Could all three be genuine - this "pock" variation is normal - anyone any opinions??
PS Click on thumbs for larger more detailed images!
Ta!
I give you Winterschlact im Osten - not once, not twice but thrice!
The first two examples above belong to a colleague collector, and he is concerned about the differences between them. The version on the right was bought as an individual item complete with paper package. The version on the left was part of an Iron Cross set so attractive, that he could not resist even though he already had this Ostfront medal. And that is where the questions come in...why is the version on the left so pockmarked. I know it is one of the most issued medals in terms of quantity and with multiple manufacturers but these differences are not so subtle. Anyone any opinions on this? He will cry like a little baby if the version on the left turns out to be fake.
Below is my version of this medal - it is maker marked on the ringlet "65" by Klein and Quenzer. The ribbon has ingrained metal rubbings making me think it is the period piece. But again, slight variations with the two above so now we have three different medals....
Could all three be genuine - this "pock" variation is normal - anyone any opinions??
PS Click on thumbs for larger more detailed images!
Ta!
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