I have just recently become aware of a new repro SS 8 year ribbon bar device which was bought as an "honest" reproduction...so no problems there. At first glance, however, these are very convincing and I'm sure that it will only be a matter of time before they start appearing on rebuilt, original bars, so without further ado I am posting some images and information in order to try to prevent any possible stings in the future.
The first thing that I noticed was the high quality for such a small and inexpensive item and that it was not made from a casting; but it is slightly bigger at 10mm, than the original specified diameter of 9mm for such devices. Under magnification it really starts to look modern, not in quality or manufacturing, but in style ie. the oakleaves have that 'flowery' appearance similar to many of the full sized fakes of the SS-Service Awards.
The first thing that I noticed was the high quality for such a small and inexpensive item and that it was not made from a casting; but it is slightly bigger at 10mm, than the original specified diameter of 9mm for such devices. Under magnification it really starts to look modern, not in quality or manufacturing, but in style ie. the oakleaves have that 'flowery' appearance similar to many of the full sized fakes of the SS-Service Awards.
) is this fake of the SS 12/25 year device. Again, it was under magnification and with the help of my trusty Macro setting that this was revealed to be cast from an original Sigrune device. In the close-up image below, pitting and flashing from the casting process can be clearly seen and as would expected of a casting, it is slightly smaller than the original.
I think threads like this are important especially when the fakes are getting better all the time.
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