West Wall Award with packet (comments please)

[SammyT]

I just purchased this medal today. It is mint condition with ribbon and presentation packet. I posted the packet in the packet/case section of this forum. I'm looking for comments as well as possible maker identification. The reverse of the packet had an ink stamp with a name of "Carl Poelloth" I believe. Is this the actual maker of this medal? If so, are his medals of standard quality or of better quality? Thanks.

Sammy T.

[SammyT]

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[luftkrieg]

Sammy,

Is this medal made from bronze or zinc?

Thanks
Pierce

[Hagen]

Looks like zinc to me.

[SammyT]

Pierce I am not an expert by any means when it comes to metalurgy, but I am fairly certain it is zinc.

Sammy T.

[VonPeter]

Ribbon is postwar, if you blacklight it im pretty sure it will glow.

[luftkrieg]

I was thinking it was made from zinc but had to ask. From the photos, for a zinc piece, I think this one is ok. Let us see what others think.

Kind regards
Pierce

[Hagen]

IMO the medal is fine, but the ribbon makes me wonder.

[SammyT]

You guys were right about the ribbon. I just black lighted it and it lights up like a neon sign. I will promptly put the ribbon in my fakes display. Do we still think the medal is good? Also, if anyone is interested I have a thread (in the cases/packet section) on the packet that this medal came in.


Sammy T.

[Hagen]

Do we still think the medal is good?

I say

[SammyT]

Thanks for the vote of confidence Hagen. If you get a chance and are interested let me know what you think about the packet. So far no one has given a review.

Sammy T.

[Bruce Simcox]

Hi Sammy......

......Looks just like one of mine!

[SammyT]

Thanks Bruce. I'm really happy I found this one!

Sammy T.